Trip Photos - Nullarbor and Maralinga pt1

[dalekboy]

Wild camels, Tooey the dog, and Caveman!



In the plane on the way to Maralinga. What I love about this shot is simply that from the air, the vegetation on the ground looks a lot like lichen on stone. It's funny how patterns appear to replicate themselves at different scales.



A willy-willy as seen from the air.



I drive the Nullarbor because, amongst other things, it gives me a feel for the country and how big it is. But I have to say, flying over it in a light plane gives a really, really good feel for how amazing vast Australia is. It's increased tenfold my desire to walk across a large chunk of the outback.



The airbase at Maralinga.



Rodney the pilot (and Doctor Who fan), posing with one of the vehicles used in the clean-up. Check out the door! From memory, the inside of the vehicle was pressurised to help stop contaminated dust from getting in.



I know what these are, but do you?

Comments

[strangedave.livejournal.com]

That last one is seriously awesome, it has such an SF feel.

[arcadiagt5.livejournal.com]

prototype daleks of course!

Nice photos again, always look forward to these posts!

[rendragon.livejournal.com]

So what are they? You can't leave us hanging like this! :)

[bigevilogre.livejournal.com]

My guess is they're beacons *on the last pic*

[dalekboy.livejournal.com]

Yep, battery operated landing strip lights :)

[stephbg.livejournal.com]

That what they'd *like* you to think, sure.

[hibikiryouga.livejournal.com]

Landing strip lights?

[dalekboy.livejournal.com]

Spot on!