The GREAT OutBack of Australia

Unless you have travelled to the Australian Outback, you have no idea of its magnitude or magnificence. Australia is the same size as the USA, yet not as populated. The orange brown interior shown on this map, is all Outback.

When hubby Ray and I returned from the U.S. to reside in tropical Queensland, the first thing Ray wished to do was travel around and see more of the country.
An animal and bird lover he ran after everything he saw.

The Emu, flightless large bird, who will chase you in return.

He had no idea of the expanse of our interior. Neither was he aware of it's dangers. Needless to say at times I was terrified when he disappeared off to explore alone.

Some of our highlights were:
Those enormous trucks called ROADTRAINS.

The colourful landscape.

                                  Unique rock formations.
                            Wild animal herds everywhere.
                                   Lonely homesteads.

I love the solitude, nature, peace, and especially the stars at night.