Today I completed the Port Hedland - Indee section of the #rundownunder virtual #challenge . In the month of January I averaged 40km of #walking per week, if I can maintain that for the year I'll make it to Perth, WA, by the end of the year with time to spare.
#eveningwalk #exercise #westernaustralia #virtualchallenges
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On tonight's evening #walk I completed the Pardoo Roadhouse - Port Hedland section of the #rundownunder virtual #challenge . I also did more than 21000 steps for the day. #walking #eveningwalk #exercise #virtualchallenges
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Today I reached Sandfire, WA, in the #rundownunder virtual challenge.
Sandfire is a location and roadhouse on western edge of the Great Sandy Desert. The area surrounding the roadhouse is of high cultural significance to the Nyangumarta People, who hold native title over the area. It is only one of three fuel stations; the others being Pardoo (which you will reach at your next stop) and Roebuck roadhouses in the 610 km between those two towns.
#westernaustralia #exercise #walking #exercisemotivation #virtualchallenges
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After #walking more than 10kms today, I reached Bindyadanga in the Rundownunder #challenge .
Bidyadanga is the largest remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia with a population of approximately 850 residents and is home to the Karajarri, Juwalinny, Mangala, Nyungamarta and Yulpartja language groups. Rich in history, art and culture and with a developing economy, Bidyadanga has many community facilities and infrastructure to support community's people.
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After approximately 10kms of #walking today, I reached Mueller Ranges in Western Australia on the Rundownunder virtual #walk / #run around #Australia . I've now walked / ran more than 5300kms since starting the challenge, and have about 8800kms to go to complete it.
On today's 6.2km walk, I reached Halls Creek on the Rundowununder virtual #challenge .
Halls Creek is the only sizeable town for 600 km on the Highway, so be prepared for a lot of Outback Australia s you continue YOUR journey. Halls Creek is also the northern end of the Canning Stock Route, which runs 1,850 km through the Great Sandy Desert until the southern end of the route at Wiluna.
The town functions as a major hub for the local indigenous population and as a support centre for cattle stations in the area. The optimal time to visit Halls Creek is in the Dry season from mid-April to mid-October. Temperatures are mild and the humidity low. You can almost be guaranteed of there being no rain and the skies are a bright clear blue much of the time. The night skies are superb for star gazing and offer great viewing of any comets that may be passing.
The build up to The Wet (usually October and November) can become quite hot and humid with daily maximum temperatures climbing over 40 degrees Celsius. By planning your days carefully, with early morning starts, resting during the middle of the day, before venturing out again late in the afternoon you will be rewarded with a quite different perspective of the area. The sunsets are at their best and you may get to see some magnificent natural light shows in the sky as the storm clouds roll in accompanied by the lightning. Most locals will tell you that their favourite time of year is once the Wet arrives which can happen in December but usually January as the rain is welcome relief from the recent heat. This is also the time that many of the local swimming holes and waterfalls are rejuvenated. Some operations do close over the Wet season as some access roads become impassable so if you have a particular must see attraction it is advisable to check that it will be accessible.
#exercise #walking #rundownunder #westernaustralia #virtualchallenges
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Today I completed the Kununurra - Warmun section in the #rundownunder virtual #challenge .
Warmun, once known as Turkey Creek, is a quiet and tiny Aboriginal settlement on the Great Northern Road between Broome and Kununurra. It is now run by the local Warmun community who have constructed a roadhouse, accommodation facilities and an impressive art gallery. The community promote the town as the principal access point to Purnululu National Park and the famous Bungle Bungles. Although it was known as Turkey Creek for most of its life, in recent times it has reverted to the Kitja name for the area which is Warmun.
Warmun has been the home to some of the most admired of Australia's Aboriginal artists, particularly exponents of what has become known as East Kimberley Aboriginal Art. The most famous of all the local artists was Rover Thomas who, while being born in the Great Sandy Desert south of Warmun, moved to Turkey Creek where he developed a unique style of painting. He died in 1998 but his influence remains.
#exercise #walking #aboriginalartist #westernaustralia #fitnessmotivation
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I've now completed 5000km in the #rundownunder virtual #challenge .
#exercise #walking #fitnessmotivation #hiking #running #walkaroundaustralia
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