Day 3 of the "Ultimate Australian Rail Holiday" 20th May 2016 When we greet the dawn of a new day we have no idea where we are. It seems like the middle of nowhere. Imagine our surprise when, about half an hour later, we notice a lone photographer set up on the edge of what appears … Continue reading Day 3 of the The Indian Pacific Sydney – Perth
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Day 2 of the The Indian Pacific Sydney – Perth (Part Two)
Day 2 of the "Ultimate Australian Rail Holiday" 19th May 2016 (Part Two) Part one of this post brought us up to the moment we stepped off The Indian Pacific at Two Wells, ready to take our included off-train excursion in the Barossa Valley. Say "Barossa Valley" to any Australian, and they will immediately think wine. … Continue reading Day 2 of the The Indian Pacific Sydney – Perth (Part Two)
Day 2 of the The Indian Pacific Sydney – Perth (Part One)
Day 2 of the "Ultimate Australian Rail Holiday" 19th May 2016 (Part One) The Indian Pacific is due into Broken Hill at 6.30am, and despite my best efforts to sleep on, our carriage has been stirring into life from around 5.00am. There are 9 twin cabins in each Gold Class carriage, and most of our 18 passengers intend … Continue reading Day 2 of the The Indian Pacific Sydney – Perth (Part One)
The Reluctant Retiree 