Port Augusta to Coober Pedy

Did you think it was Copper Pedy too or was that just me???? In my Australian accent it always sounded like Coober Pedy but I heard in my head Cooper. You live and learn!

My first go and driving on this trip. To tell the truth I didn’t think the Ssangbong could do the 110kph speed limit. On the flat 100% up a hill-A for effort. Behind a truck 90kph I’m such a 🐔 at passing.

Rob thinks I’ll get more confident driving the Ute (manual 21 year old deisel compared to my city driving tesla)with practice. I explained that I just find a new fear each time. People who don’t live with anxiety well…..its just different.

Another first. Filling up the Ssangbong with diesel at Spuds. I was worried when Rob flies home from Fitzroy Crossing I would have to go 3 month on 1 tank of fuel.

I learnt:

1. Diesel fills up the same as petrol

2. I actually remembered from my ICE days how a ⛽ works

I was so excited to see the ‘Outback SA’ sign. I also loved the cows crossing sign. Every time you pass a new cattle station a new sign pops up. I guess so you know whose cows they are?

Robs 100 questions as I was driving. He loves mountains. These were in the middle of large flats. ‘Did this mountain pop up out of the ground or did the ground fall away from around it”…’what are those pipes carrying…”

Rob putting me to sleep with all of his questions

Lake Hart

Coober Pedy. We made it. Had a look at the museum and the quirky objects de art in town

11 responses to “Port Augusta to Coober Pedy”

  1. It feels like I’m along for the ride, seems like you and Rob are having a blast! 😊

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    1. Thanks Ellen. The little towns are fun. Being in the 🚗 all day-not as much 😀

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  2. ❤️ Coober Pedy! Did you stay underground! The sunsets in the desert are amazing!

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    1. Didn’t stay underground but went to the underground museum
      Don’t think I could sleep underground

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    cybertotallya865572103

    Great pics Wendy, have an amazing time

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    happily2d33810e9b

    Wendy what is that thing hanging on. the back of your SsangYong bong

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    happily2d33810e9b

    Practice makes perfect plus rescue remedy

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  6. Hahaah I’ve packed plenty if that!! I met a guy yesterday who was selling his paintings who asked me where I was going and he said “I’ve been there…a bit rough…but you’ll be right”.

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  7. omg WENDY!!!!!!!! marvellous! where is your scarf that is supposed to be flying in the wind!!??? lol!!!!

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