Across the border and into the past.

Cocklebiddy to Koonalda Homestead
Last night was Cocklebiddy, and after arriving mid-afternoon we took advantage of having some civilisation around us to catch up on a bit of admin, check emails and generally reconnect with the outside world.
Then came the important stuff.
A beer and a chicken parmi.
During the night, though, the weather decided to make things interesting. A storm blew through with some seriously strong winds giving the caravan a good shake. Thankfully everything was still where we’d left it when morning arrived!
We were on the road by about 8:30 — WA adjusted time, which over here means somebody has decided to sneak the clocks forward by 45 minutes. Just to keep travellers confused. 😂
First stop was Mundrabilla, and for once the wind was our friend.
With a beautiful tailwind pushing us east, the Silverado was showing around 19 litres per 100km while towing.
NINETEEN!
I nearly took a photo of the dashboard as proof.
Then came Eucla, and this was one of those stops that reminded us why we’re trying not to simply race across the Nullarbor.
We walked through the sand dunes to the ruins of the old Telegraph Station, slowly being reclaimed by the landscape, and then continued down to the remains of the old jetty.
Standing there looking at what’s left, surrounded by sand, scrub and the Southern Ocean, you can’t help wondering what life must have been like out here all those years ago.
It must have been tough.
After a bite of lunch, it was time for another little milestone.
Goodbye Western Australia. Hello South Australia!
Naturally, the obligatory border photo was required before we continued east, with another stop along the coast to take in our first proper views across the Great Australian Bight.
And tonight we’ve taken another little detour off the highway.
We’re camped at Koonalda Homestead, surrounded by the remnants of another chapter of Nullarbor history.
The old buildings are still here, the stories are everywhere, and tomorrow morning we’ll have a proper wander around and see what we can discover.
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