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Posted: 28 Sep 2018

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Bus and a long Drive.

Bus and a long Drive.
I was asked by my brother in law( father and son) if I would like to come with him as he had just bought a new bus in Adelaide and he had to drive it back to Perth. I have always wanted to do this trip but have only ever done it by plane flying over Australia. Sounds easy 2696 km 24 hours ( @110KM) of driving, God know how many Kangaroos we missed. we left from South Australia Wednesday arrived home Friday. What is about to follow is Shot taken out of a bus travelling at 103 Km/h. you are looking at the only stop we made in the day for photos all the rest where to eat and run. For those interested to see just what its like to travel across Australia and the Nullabor plain they will follow. They are absolutely nothing like anything that you have ever seen for those who live outside Australia. Even for most a once in a life time experience. Any one up for the drive.

David Slater (Spoddendale), Peter_Private_Box, Andy Rodker, Gudrun and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
Good story there Steve. I had a look on G/E to see just where Adelaide is situated.. by eck !
yep.. that sure is quite a drive... but I would love to do it... in my own time of course.
Cheers from Dj.. UK
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to David G Johnson club
DJ it sure is but one that was full of interest but not really the way to get photos only out a bus window. It has shown me just how big this land really is and it very interesting terrain. more to come.
5 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
 Daniela Brocca
Daniela Brocca club
Wich one are you, Steve? :-) You did a long way.
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Daniela Brocca club
This is father and son I am as usual behind the camera. It is a long way but some thing I am glad I had the chance to do thanks to my brother in law.
5 years ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
I'm on my way Steve :)))
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Nick Weall club
Nick I am trying to piece the shots together so there will be lots of PIP's and not so many shot to show this trip.....
5 years ago.
 John Goodwin
John Goodwin
Nice shot, Steve. Is it a Tarmacked Road? .... Not one of Australians Dirt roads!!
Must admit.. it would be an interesting trip!!
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to John Goodwin
John this is the only bit of gravel we did yes its all sealed. this is the only spot we could find that we could get the bus to see the great Australian bight as all the normal tourist spots the bus was not allowed to go in as there was not enough room with all the cars. it was one of the most interesting things I have ever done.
5 years ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
Wow, that's one long drive!
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Gudrun club
I hope what is to follow is just as interesting to you all as well it will be a lot of PIP's.
5 years ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Steve,

Nice picture to start the memories of what no doubt was a great journey. At least there's plenty of sleeping room for the assistant driver!!!
Although I imagine this modern vehicle would have all the driver assistance, cruise control, lane assist, etc. (Do they have a vigilance button like railway locomotives do?)
I look forward to more !!

Best Wishes, and a good weekend.
Peter
5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
This is the middle of the trip but the best shot to show the bus. My brother in law is the only driver as you have to have a special licence to drive I was there to help him if he needed to get things while he drove. We stopped two nights I slept on the middle floor while the driver slept on the bed. the bus did not have the things you mention that we know of at the moment but it is a joy to travel in compared to all the other bus he has hired. Soon you will see some of the trip.

All the best to you from the real out back in this case on the WA side of the land.
5 years ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
I'm with you Steve! Great starting shot here. I have just noticed the big bumper -presumably to protect against jumping kangaroos on these roads.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Herb Riddle club
It is just as you say but they still make a huge mess none the less, yes I start with the bus shot half way home and back on our side of the country by 100 odd Km past the border. This is the only look out point he could get the bus to get close to see the great Australian bight the rest he was not allowed to go in. shots missed.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Steve Paxton club
Ah just seen your latest pips here too. Very nice indeed! ~ Herb
5 years ago.

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