West Coast, Cockburn Sound

Went to " Land of the Giants" out of Denmark for tree walk, up to 40 Metres high on floating walkway, wobbley. Stayed at Margaret River hotel, D'vine resturant nice people; went to Augusta to see where the Southern and Indian ocean meet " U can C the join" LOL. Went West to Coogees, got lost, ocean on left but so is shadow, 'North is South' ??????????????????????????? we got to my mate's place after many losses. Now into Bourbon at Blackie's place; dentist tomorrow and service on Honda, blown headlight and oil change. Blackie leaves for Broome tomorrow but I have his fridge. LOL :-))))I am just South of Fremantle and Perth THEN over the top, 7000 down 9000 to go. Be lucky, Bandit.

The Margaret

Off to Margaret Bay tomorrow.
Nev is cooking again tonight. I could get used to this.
I have no shakes, no worries and I feeling great.
Nev can't get over my health pattern.

I am fantastic, and lucky of course. 17/6/07

Whale World

Last night my co rider (Neville) cooked dinner in the cabin, steak with all the trimmings; he is a good cook, so good I'll let him cook again tonight. Today we went to Whale World which used to be a whaleing station, met a very nice lady employee and a very nice gent that was involved with the place, bikes attracted lots of interest. We then went to take pics of "Dog rock", a large rock that looks like the head of a Rottie, day started off cool and cloudy but the sun is shining now, Nev is watching OLD Disney film with Mouskateers. We are off to Margeret River tomorrow, where two oceans meet, then off to Freemantle where I must see a dentist (bugga), mate from way back is meeting me while Nev is going on to Perth; both machines to be serviced this week then over the top. I finally changed my C.D.s after 6000 plus Ks, poor old Willie is in the top box. Hi St. Clem. Be lucky, Bandit on the Wing.

Albany, West Oz

Just arrived at Albany, West Oz, like drowned rats, Middleton Beach, fantastic people, most helpfull, had trouble with poota but all fixed now. We had 6 hours of cold rain, bikes are 'clean', Nev my co rider is cooking, bloody good cook, nice lady called Caitlin has helped no end with this entry; I have severe tooth ache and appointment in Coogee on Wednesday, what a trip, we stay tomorrow for washing and bike clean then Perth and over the top to Darwin, on to East coast. be lucky Bandit

Esperance

We were awakened at 0400 today with an attempted murder being carried out by a local tribe trying to take out a native, blood everywhere, police, ambulance etc. Lucky the machines were locked up, they could have been wrecked. We have travelled 400 Ks today to Esperance and found nice motel that will put bikes in secure area, we eat at Subway and find bottleshops; off to Albany in the morn, about 480 Ks then we turn North to Perth, need washing done and bikes cleaned. Bought more CDs yesterday, 6000Ks of Willie Nelson is wearing thin. Weather is cold and rain has just arrived, get to next internet when I can, my co rider does not understand pootas. Gotta went. Be lucky. Bandit.

Kalgoorlie day 2

Last night the part owner of the hotel found us to ask if we would lock our machines in his garaage, he gave us a spare key so we had freedom. We watched the State of Origin in the pub opposite (Go Qld )Beer is $5 a midi all over town, they even have Boddingtons ( one for the English ). The sun is shining but still cool, just went to the bank and the cashier had never seen the card I have, she is new, a word with the manager and I went on my way rejoicing. The miners make BIG money in this town therefore everything is expensive but we are only passing through; I think tomorrows town should be spelt Esparance ( oh U look it up L.O.L.)My co rider went out last night, I cannot say where, the censor would cut it; he is now looking at museums while I look at bottle shops and take pictures. This is a very old town with buildings dating way back, lots to see but the mine tour is only on 3rd. Sunday so we will not see it. I cannot download pics until I get back so I will text my son if I cannot find internet site. We found a pub that has bikini barmaids so mate will be in there, wanna go to my surf club, about the end of August, what a great trip so far, I would recommend it to everyone. Just had a call, gotta go to the museum. Be lucky, Bandit

Kalgoorlie

Found internet cafe, arrived Kalgoorlie today, staying at Palace hotel in main street, great weather but cool for a Queenslander. Another of our riders has moved on to return on his own so now there are two of us, there were 4 to start but a broken leg and a desire to get back has caused a nasty feeling to the trip. I will stay in Perth while the bike is serviced then the 2 of us will go over the top in about 10 days time. It is difficult to find internet access, the machines take the money and often do not work, we are off to Esparanze two days time then move towards Perth. We will make it, Be Lucky, I am.

Nullifying the Nullarbor

Crossed the Nullarbor, 7:30pm, temp 5 to 18!!
Kalgoorlie tomorrow.

Already looking at the next time I go around ;)

12/6/07

Dinner

Went to Dan's (cop) house, very nice people.
The Pro has caught up and is in the next room.
500k's tomorrow!!
Eucla then 700k's to Norseman then Kalgourlie 10/6/2007

Dinner with the Cop

The cop who helped us has invited us to his place. If he has internet will post a msg for you all.
Ceduna is closed, has major problem with Indigineous.

That Cop

Cop has Wing. Had a chat and he took us to the hotel. So we booke din for 2 days.
The cop even came back to see we were ok.
Head for Nullabor Monday!!!
Will try to find some internet access tomorrow. 9/6/07

Friendly Cop

Arrived in Ceduna, sunshine!!! Lucky, out of fuel at Iron Nob.
Fuel station shut down, locals opening a new cafe had 20ltrs in drum for us.
Got pulled by cop in Ceduna cont..............

Nice Motel

At Pt, Augusta, nice motel with pub.
Tried the interent but seems to be down.
Now we are 2. The pro is stopping for a longer stay here and there. 8/6/2007

Big Dog

Adelaide.
Big dog, 2 emu's, bike cop..........all missed!!!
Only me and pilot on road now. Not into the camping in every place thing. 8/6/07

Another day another feed

Great day. Vanessa at Jubilee Motel, top cook!!!
Off to Adelaide tomorrow.
Wing service in Perth, need brake adjustment. Minor but will help. 6/6/07

Mt the Gambier

Arrived Gambier, Cold/wet.
Top Motel, 3 rooms $45 a night each. Staying 2 nights.
I lead today, but they stopped for pics. I was then half an hour in front of them. They didn't tell me they were stopping. 5/6/07

The Great Appollo

Stopped in Apollo Bay, rained all the way.
Then left my camera in the bottleshop, went back, still there. Lucky!!

LOST

We all got lost again. Twice.....
I follow sun, shadows and signs.

Driveway to digs is a SHEAR drop, so I tried to rise down steps, whoops!!
Reverse

We're at Portsea.....Away We Go 3/6/07

Leaking suit!!

400K's through freezing rain, found out my suit leaks.
In a cabin at Inverloch........welcome to sunny Melbourne.
Catch boat tomorrow the Great Ocean Road!!! 2/6/07

Lake entrance

We are at Lakes Entrance, Vic. Found internet cafe and now learning, off to Cowes tomorrow then Portsie then to Queenscliff, by car ferry, then Gt. Ocean Rd. from there...... who knows? Be Lucky. we are, Bandit.