Baladjie Rock and Westonia

We woke early and set off straight after decamping as we had a long drive to Kalgoorlie. We wanted to fit in Baladjie Rock and Westonia town as well because we were told that Westonia had a quaint little Hood Penn museum, before Kalgoorlie.
We were so early and organised, we even had cold coffee prepared the night before, to have before we left the campsite and instant noodles when we got to Baladjie Rock for brunch.
Baladjie Rock was a beautiful rock formation with lots of caves but we didn't stay long.
We were so blissfully away from everything, we even forgot about wearing a mask, Covid, or any related issues. When we got to Westonia, the visitor's centre lady had a mask on, and told us that Covid has arrived in town and they were taking precautions. They even provided mask for the visitors if we wanted one. To enter the Hood Penn museum, you went in from the visitors centre which was also the town library and the council office, all at the same counter served by the only staff. The lady explained that it saved having volunteers risk being exposed to Covid. The museum was very good. It started when Hood at eleven started picking bottles and signs from the bush and taking them home to his mother's horror. This together with donations of antiques pertinent to Westonia became the collection of the museum today.
We made it to Kalgoorlie by 4.30pm. Had a yummy pub dinner and now back at the accomdation.Read more