In the outback and still heading north

@JudyEv (346007)
Rockingham, Australia
October 8, 2020 2:52am CST
We are now in the north-west Western Australian town of Cue which calls itself the Queen of the Murchison, the Murchison being one of the north-west regions. We left Mt Magnet this morning and passed an impressive granite breakaway which features a cut-out of an aboriginal hunter. The rocks are mostly red-gold and a strong contrast to the lighter hues of the surrounding countryside. The countryside is very stony with rocky outcrops all over the place. Since we started our journey, we seem to be always heading uphill but the slopes have been gentle. The truck ‘rigs’ up here are huge, with many around 53 feet long. No doubt other countries have huge rigs too but we don’t see them quite this length in the more southern regions. Tomorrow we head for Meekatharra. We have wifi here in Cue so I’m making the most of it.
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@allen0187 (58574)
• Philippines
8 Oct 20
Enjoy your trip!
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@LadyDuck (472476)
• Switzerland
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv I hope the weather is fine for you, it's getting cold here.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Oct 20
Thanks very much. I just hope it doesn't get too hot.
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@allen0187 (58574)
• Philippines
9 Oct 20
@LadyDuck rainy season is upon us.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
8 Oct 20
Glad to hear from you. Enjoy the moments. Love this photo.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
We're seeing some interesting stuff but it's certainly getting warmer - as we knew it would.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 20
@CarolDM yes, I'll do that.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv Snap as many photos as you can.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
8 Oct 20
The cutout of aboriginal hunter looks impressive nicely carved from a granite stone as you say. Your holiday out looks impressive and exploratory.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv You are welcome and enjoy your trip.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
The cut-out is made of iron but it does look impressive standing on the outcrop. Thanks for the kind words.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
8 Oct 20
Very away from civilization it looks. Are there rest areas as you head to a town?
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Oct 20
Yes, there are a number of rest areas although the towns are mostly far apart.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
10 Oct 20
@JudyEv That's very good. Can be comfy while traveling. Hawaii especially Oahu where I live unless you go to North Shore, no need rest stop. But pandemic brought library closure, where clean public restrooms now can't use. Luckily transit station where I pass or start at got restrooms.
@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 20
@oahuwriter when we were overseas we sometimes found it difficult to find restrooms.
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@Janet357 (75646)
8 Oct 20
I like that person standing in the mountain. Take care Miss Judy!
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Oct 20
It's a cut out and is much taller than a person. It looks very effective.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 20
@Janet357 it's my photo but that's okay.
@Janet357 (75646)
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv Vince did a good job here.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
8 Oct 20
such a cool picture - i love the travelogue!
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Oct 20
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
Thanks. I'm trying to write up each day before I forget half the things that happen.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv sorry i forgot what are you trying to do
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@LadyDuck (472476)
• Switzerland
8 Oct 20
Impressive cut out, it seems real with the blue of the sky behind. Those rocks have beautiful colours.
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@LadyDuck (472476)
• Switzerland
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv I thought that the cutout should be a lot bigger than a human figure, but it looks real.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
There was a man standing next to it in the first photo I took and he was about half the height of the model. The rocks are very striking.
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@wolfgirl569 (111413)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Oct 20
Glad to hear from you. Great view there.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
We're seeing very different country to what we're used to.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
8 Oct 20
That cut out captured my eye. It reminds me of a movie I saw with Nicole Kidman.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv Nothing but Australian.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
Very 'Australian', isn't it? lol
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
8 Oct 20
@JudyEv I like the picture.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
Thanks. It was quite a surprise to suddenly see it off to the side of the road.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv I bet it was and you are welcome.
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@LindaOHio (183886)
• United States
8 Oct 20
Great picture. I'm glad you are able to get online and keep us posted. Drive safely.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
Thanks. I think we'll be offline now for about a week.
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@LindaOHio (183886)
• United States
9 Oct 20
@JudyEv Take care and stay safe and healthy!
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@arunima25 (88825)
• Bangalore, India
8 Oct 20
Happy that Cue has wifi and could share such a lovely picture.It's always good to visit your interesting postsEnjoy your time there
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Oct 20
Thanks. I have taken a few photos now. I'll put them up as I'm able to post.
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@arunima25 (88825)
• Bangalore, India
11 Oct 20
@JudyEv Will check for them. Right now fully focused on notifications.
@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
8 Oct 20
Have a nice stay at Cue and enjoy your day too
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Oct 20
Thank you very much. Cue is a nice little town.
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@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
8 Oct 20
@JudyEv oh ok have fun and also stay safe
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
8 Oct 20
such a nice view
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Oct 20
There is some pretty country but much of it is very barren.
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@sophie09 (34236)
• Indonesia
8 Oct 20
@JudyEv i see. Alright
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@shaggin (73766)
• United States
8 Oct 20
I remember in one of my sons books when he was young how long the tractor trailers can be in other places. They would hook a few together from what I recall. I love the Hunter they placed on the top of that mountain!
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
They hook four in a line here and it makes a very long vehicle. I wouldn't want to pass one.
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@snowy22315 (185069)
• United States
8 Oct 20
it reminds me a bit of the American West, although there appears to be more iron content in your soil.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
There is a lot of mining for iron ore around here - and for gold. And yes, it's pretty untamed.
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@id_peace (14853)
• Singapore
8 Oct 20
Is this moving towards central Australia?
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
Not central but into the more northerly regions in Western Australia. The country is similar though.
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@Tampa_girl7 (51359)
• United States
8 Oct 20
Enjoy your WiFi. I love the picture.
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
Thanks. Wifi cuts out today but I'll be back in about a week.
@rakski (132221)
• Philippines
8 Oct 20
safe travel. I love the photo!
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Oct 20
We were surprised to suddenly see the cut-out out to the side of the road.
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• India
8 Oct 20
That's great and glad you are njoying yourself
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@JudyEv (346007)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Oct 20
Thanks. It's been fun so far.
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