It’s been a long day today but made easier when a friend sent me texts and pictures of an area I visited for the first time, about two years ago. I felt a pang of nostalgia for that harsh and stunning landscape. Fortunately, I have a colleague who loves this kind of travel as much as I do and when offered work, we are always prepared to go the distance. We both love the nothingness and fullness of the outback experience. She and I were there for just a week but my friend’s swing is longer. Long hours, heat and isolation takes a toll on folks. I know from experience, unless one has experienced this, work and travel of this kind is difficult to explain to others. It is emotionally, physically and psychologically taxing. It brings out a curious dichotomy of vulnerability and strength in people.
I’m behind my work schedule tonight but wanted to reblog my post of that visit. I have fond memories of that trip. We were like excited school girls and it was a long hot drive. I recall we drank litres of water but did not need a comfort break. The heat was intense in November in country that is usually hot at any time of the year.
Oh! how I yearn to be out there again.
Until next time
As always
a dawn bird
In response to YDWord Prompt – Distance– 23 April 2020
A Shared Space 
Beautifully written.
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Thank you Victoria, and for your visit, too.
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Reminds me of the American Southwest – desert country!
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I do find similarities between our countries when I drive. For example, I drove from LA to Bryce Canyon (Utah) some years ago. Some of those canyons are very similar to our Kimberley region.
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A lot of Californian gardeners have adopted Australian plants that grow well there. Like Grevillea – love that genus with its many species and now, hybrids.
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That’s interesting to hear Eliza. Our native plants are hardy and need little water and birds love them!
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Thank goodness for travel photos & memories!
Lovely country – thank you for sharing glimpses of that trip.
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Yes! Especially at a time like this. Glad you enjoyed looking at the pics and thank you for your visit.
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