In recognition of the hard work and spirit of the pioneers — Mallee Memorial Park, WA.

Lest We Forget ... Wallee Memorial Park, WA.

Around here you have to be aware of horses running across the highway — En Route to Esperance, WA.

"Dolphins" by V. Schultz / "Family's Journey" by A. Thomas — Esperance, WA.

"Dolphins" by A. Thomas — Esperance, WA.

"Family's Journey" by V. Schultz — Esperance, WA.

OTR: Caravaning … Day 10

February 19, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F

Norseman to Esperance
Distance Traveled: 130 Miles

Honestly, not much to say about the short drive that brought us to this seaside town “where the water lies like a boomerang” … as the tourism brochures proclaim.

This is an area of amazing beaches. A great place to chill for a while, but to properly enjoy the colorful nature of the scenery, one needs blue skies and sunshine. Both of which were noticeably absent today … and may be tomorrow as well, but hope is eternal and our fingers are crossed.

After an uneventful drive, we arrived in Esperance; stopped by the Visitor Center in town to purchase a Western Australia National Park Pass; did a quick pass through town … jam packed with visitors this time of the year … the crowds coming as a shock to the system after the very solitary nature of our time crossing the Nullarbor; picked up some groceries at Woolworths; and boogied out of the CBD to find our campground.Read more