Comments on: Cook and Kalgoorlie – Taking the Indian Pacific Train Across Australia: PART THREE

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:51:50 +0000

@Jeff – I’m glad you’ve figured out the secret to good shots through double-paned glass (all 4,000 of them)! I’ll admit, GSR does a really good job of keeping the glass squeaky clean, and like you say – as long as the sun isn’t at the wrong angle, you can do pretty well.

By: jeff marshall

jeff marshall — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:26:04 +0000

I have just in last 2 weeks returned from my 6th trip on the IP and not once have i had a problem with taking photos. I am very proud to have over 4,000 yes 4,000 photos from the IP.My only problem was the angle of the sun.If you know your camera mine is a digital lumix u can get some great shots double windows or not. I love travelling on the IP i have a single sleeper on different sides 4 each journey. GSR really look after you and i will go again next year.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:12:23 +0000

@Dina – Yes, when traveling through the outback, you have to be conscious of where the petrol stations are…there are many tales of people running out of gas and getting into trouble in such a harsh environment with so little traffic. They always say you need to bring extra provisions when traveling through remote areas in Oz for just that reason. A big country indeed!

By: Dina

Dina — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:03:24 +0000

I love the Congratulation part, it’s funny! I like this part too:
“we are 2,900kms from Sydney and 1,400kms from Perth.”

Australia is huge. I remember when we were in Queensland, we went to Chillagoe, several hours away from Cairns, we saw a sign saying “Next gas pump, 500 km”

Unfortunately our rental car can’t drive in such terrain though.

By: theprofessionalhobo

theprofessionalhobo — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:40:36 +0000

@Matthew – Even in “nothing”, we can find something! There’s my esoteric expression for the day! 🙂

@Tijmen – The 10 or so houses are still there in Cook….just no occupants! And the souvenir shop (with all its eccentricities) is still going strong…

@Sherry – Good for you! Get out there…carpe diem! And who knows where we can meet and when…I know it’s a cliche, but it really is a small world.

By: Sherry Hopkins

Sherry Hopkins — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:21:45 +0000

Hi Nora –

I wrote about you on my blog today. I’ve been feeling out of place in my life for a long time and thinking about an around the world trip… perhaps slowly! Anyway, I enjoy reading and who knows we may meet sometime!

~Sherry~

By: Tijmen

Tijmen — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:56:54 +0000

This brings back memories from when I took the Indian Pacific. Maybe they changed it by now, but when I was there Cook was a bit bigger, maybe 10 houses and they even had a souvenir shop 🙂 I got very annoyed as well when I took that train ride with the double glass, and no way I could open a window to take a normal photo. But it was a great experience to take that train ride!

By: Matthew Peters

Matthew Peters — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:58:03 +0000

Beautifully painted. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. This is a part of te world I’ve heard and read about – the mystical emptiness of the plains. The fact that you never found yourself bored shows the depth of your character and your amazement of the stark beauty that some call “nothingness.”