GALLERY
Mark with Andrea Alexander, Executive Officer for
Children's Leukaemia and Cancer Research
Foundation outside Princess Margaret Childrens
Hospital in Perth
With cricket legend Justin Langer and Zari at Megazone inside Princess
Margaret Children's Hospital for my send off on February 22nd.
Zari cutting my hair in preparation for
the head shave to show my support
and solidarity with all those children
and adults who are battling cancer.
The sign says it all as I take a break in
Bridgetown on my way to a nights stay
in Manjimup at the Kingsley motel,
courtesy of Jeanette Sturis (manager)
who donated the room and meals.
Sacrafices along the way
Leaving my farm stay with Jim and
Carol and the horses in Albany
Checking the map outside Albany
Still a long way to go as I
leave Norseman at sunrise
The long and winding road
With Suzanne my homestay host at Balladonia Homestead.
She and husband Allan were the good Samaritans who
crossed the road and offered me a bed and food.
Just a small example of the flies that I have to contend with
in outback Australia. I take my hat off to those who live in the
outback. Try joining the dots!
A typical bush dinner of cold baked beans and tuna, washed
down with water and a can of creamed rice if I'm celebrating.
Enjoying the view of the curved horizon as I head down
the escarpment to Madura 1800km from Perth.

At Madura Roadhouse, my 3 wheel buggy is dwarfed by
a typical Road Train some 36 metres long.
Crossing the border into South Australia after
walking 1935km across Western Australia.
With "Rooey" the giant kangaroo at Border
Village Roadhouse, SA/WA border, after
exactly one month of walking across
Western Australia.
Camping on the treeless plains of the
Nullabor. The
re is a zen beauty about
the minimalist scenery of this area.
I am thankful there wasn't a strong
wind through the night with so little
protection.
Walking the gentle undulations of the Nullabor is
certainly not boring. People who say it is are
(travelling?) going too fast.
Many thanks to the Yalata Aboriginal people who
shared their beautiful land with me. The Mallee at
sunset will be with me always.
My donated accommodation at the Gawler Ranges
Motel and Caravan Park at Wudinna, truly an oasis on
my journey across this wide brown land.