Between Broom and Port Headland is Sandfire in Western Australia (WA) at the edge of the Great Sandy Desert (Western side) and it's a Roadhouse, it's hot dusty, dry and rather barren. Water would come from underground. We got some diesel there on our trips in Australian's west. When the wind blows up goes the sand and it's rather fine in texture and gets into just everything.
Sandfire is nearly opposite 80 mile beach but inland. Interesting - there are a few birds in the area which can be accessed by the link 'birds'. There is also accommodation such as a motel, caravan park and a restaurant.
What a beautiful place this is, Margaret.
ReplyDeleteYou've photographed the peacock beautifully.
I wish you a good weekend.
Best regards Irma
Thank you Irma.
DeleteMargaret, surely good times spent in your motor home.
ReplyDeleteYes you are correct on that, Norma. Great times back then.
DeleteWhat an interesting place. It does look barren but people must like the quietness of the location. Nice memories for you, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's somewhere to fill up the vehicle, get a bite to eat, have a sleep, look at the birds but not many live there because it's so isolated Bill.
DeleteYes, good memories :)
Ohhh I love the red of the land here. Looks hot and feel a bit alien. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteYou are right on all accounts. The red is like sand and when it rains that red can become what we call 'bulldust'...lol
DeleteChe spettacolo, ma chissà che caldo che c' è li.
ReplyDeleteIl colore di quella sabbia è spettacolare
35 to 41 deg C, Stefania. I just looked it up and tomorrow 41 deg C. That's hot.
DeleteSandfire looks beautiful. So is that peacock!
ReplyDeleteMost surprised to see a couple of peacocks there, didn't expect that at all, Angie.
DeleteDear Margaret,
ReplyDeleteIt's so exciting to see pictures from Australia. I've never been to a desert, and it's a completely different climate than here where it only rains at the moment. There are great pictures of the peacock.
Take care.
Thanks Marit. Very different there at Sandfire from where I live too.
DeleteA bit too far away for me to have lunch there, guess I'll stay home..
ReplyDeleteI'[l stay home now too, R. A very long way to go for both of us.
DeleteBeautiful photos, dear Margaret! The birds are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteA wild peacock! That is a surprise.
ReplyDeleteVery much a surprise to us as well, the last thing we expected to see.
DeleteA landscape that looks a little alien to me ...
ReplyDeleteNevertheless interesting to see your photographs, and I always appreciate you including a map and nice photographs of the birds.
Wishing you a happy Friday and weekend ahead.
All the best Jan
Thank you Jan. A map is always handy to show as it gives all an idea of where I am talking about.
DeleteWow, the pictures are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary.
DeleteIt certainly does look dusty, dry and rather barren. What is the annual rainfall there?
ReplyDeleteVery dry and dusty but welcome to see the premises after not seeing a house for miles. The rainfall is 81 to 250mm annually, Hels.
DeleteIt's a great looking place Margaret, love the photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise.
DeleteDry and barren, but beautiful in its way. Sandfire-- reminds me that I hope the fires I'm seeing posts about in Tasmania are no danger to you.
ReplyDeleteIt was a welcome place as no houses or human for miles, Bill.
DeleteWe are fine thanks regarding the bushfires, thank goodness, can't even smell smoke - the fire is in the south.
Beautifully colored sand! A magnificent peacock.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann.
DeleteBeautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteCertainly different, Giorgio and a long way from home too.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteFantastic these wonderful pictures.
Great the colors of the desert and nice to see that Peacock. Very nice!!
Many greetings,
Marco
Such a surprise to see the peacock at the edge of the desert.
DeleteSure is desolate area but what the heck - boring if all the same.
ReplyDeleteThe topknot pigeon - no surprise but the peacock???
Maybe someone's pet???
Lovely weather here but maybe some rain would be good for gardens.
Plenty of activity on the beach and the stall holders are there in force.
They get there at dawn to unload their junk - buggers me why people
would buy it????
Cheers
Colin
ps: Enjoying the golf in Melbourne and the Ashes in Brisbane.
The cricket should be a whitewash - ha ha!
I don't find it boring there or anywhere Colin, I see beauty in all things, usually.
DeletePeacock could be the owner's pet, who knows. I'm not a market person either, but someone's junk is some one else's treasure. Each to his or her own.
Enjoyed the cricket over the weekend and pleased Australia one their second match.
The bird is just so pretty. The ground as well. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThey are a beautiful bird, and the dirt/sand is a lovely colour but just like dust.
DeleteSandfire is a rugged outback oasis: dusty and windswept, yet offering a vital stop for fuel, food, and rest amid the vast, sunbaked expanse of Western Australia
ReplyDeleteIt's a long way between fuel stops as far as seeing homes, towns or people.
DeleteSo it's good stop to stretch the legs, having something to eat and take in the scene of the vastness with nothing growing.
I can imagine the feeling of sand creeping into everything, and yet stopping there to rest, have a meal, and refuel must feel like a small victory.
ReplyDeleteOh Melody one never seems to get rid of that red dust (bulldust). It is a victory to go up the eastside, across the top and down the west and in the middle of Australia without anything happening that's bad, a great achievement for anyone.
DeleteAn arid place, but very interesting.
ReplyDeleteA peacock there left me quite amazed.
Fantastic photos.
Have a great weekend
Thank you Maria. We were the same when we saw the peacock, didn't expect to find anything there, however a beautiful surprise.
DeleteMuy buenas imagenes nos brindas... Felices dias, amiga
ReplyDeleteThank you Ildefonso.
DeleteThe soil color is striking
ReplyDeleteYes it is, and it's all up north.
DeleteLindo lugar, me gustaron las aves. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSandfire looks like such a unique spot!
ReplyDeleteLove how remote and quiet it seems, and it must have been quite an adventure visiting there.
Hello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteWe have never heard of Sandfire, so your post opened up an entirely new landscape for us. The red sand does give the place a somewhat unearthly look and one would doubt that anything could survive there. But, how wonderful to see the birds and you have captured them beautifully.
We gave up our cars many years ago now but, on occasions, we do miss just being able to get in the car and go to an out-of-the-way place to visit. Clearly, you get to some very interesting places when travelling. So much to explore!
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I don't blame the birds for not wanting to live there, it looks like a place that would be difficult for them to find food, and more importantly, water. Beautiful in its own way though!
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