"Kombi at the Bowser"... by tellefella

"Kombi at the Bowser"...

this elderly kombi van is still going strong....this is the last Melbourne outer suburban petrol station at Nar Nar Goon....it's on Hwy 1 which if you stay on it will take you completely around Australia for some 20000km and is said to be the longest continuous highway in the world...can get a bit corrugated up north....drive safely and watch out for roo's..
Looks like the old VW vans that were so popular here in the 60's. That's quite a long hwy. Do people ever travel the whole route as a travel adventure? Love the way the light on the sign pops in the photo.
March 18th, 2014  
I was never a fan of the Kombi but would like to travel that highway, what an adventure, Kombi or not. Love the contrasting colours in the sky.
March 18th, 2014  
what great lighting love the old VW van :)
March 18th, 2014  
Nice night shot, still see some the VW camper vans around and they tend to be prized possessions now.
March 18th, 2014  
Great composition.
March 18th, 2014  
144.9!!!!!!!!!!! We are being ripped off big time up here. Bloody fuel companies!!!!!!!!!!! Nice shot Graham
March 18th, 2014  
Lovely morning shot. Are you taking this trip around Australia?
March 19th, 2014  
The Kombi--the last of the classics! Great shot with the sky and silhouette. Do people actually do the 20,000 km trip?
March 19th, 2014  
know exactly where that is John. past it today on way back from phillip island. good shot
March 19th, 2014  
John I met quite a few roos at Phillip Island recently.. really made me slow down the driving. They just jump out from nowhere!
March 19th, 2014  
@mccarth1 ..yes Kerry..its a popular thing to do...its called ..."Doing the big lap"..it can be done in 3 or 4 months but a year or two is the way to go...
March 19th, 2014  
@kbroges ...maybe one day Karen...after the big reno...
March 19th, 2014  
@vega ..hi Vega...they are a classic old machine...thanks again
March 19th, 2014  
@lhart ...hi Lynne..i had a 62 kombi years ago..long gone now..but good memories...
March 19th, 2014  
@lisatargowska ..thankyou Lisa..
March 19th, 2014  
@terryliv ..thanks Poppo
March 19th, 2014  
@vegansusan ...hi Susan....yes its on my" to do list"...
March 19th, 2014  
@golder365mjsmith ...yes Michael....there are plenty of grey nomads doing "the big lap" at any one time...most go anti clockwise to catch the tail winds across the nullahbor plain...
March 19th, 2014  
@sarahview ..thanks Sarah...and yes the kangaroos can be a problem when travelling....glad you like this shot of the servo...cheers
March 19th, 2014  
Nice lighting...and a fun shot. Is this VW Bus that you are calling a Kombi? Always wanted one of those. Nice shape!
March 20th, 2014  
That servo drives me mental because it doesn't have freeway access. I tend to fill up at Officer. I'd love an old Kombi. Seen a few done up and they look great. Terrific shot of an everyday occurrence.
March 21st, 2014  
@eyesmile ..hi Gena...yes we call these Kombi Vans over here and they have a cult following too...i had one many years ago and loved it...cheers john
March 21st, 2014  
@teodw ..hi .Terrie..yes a bit of a pain to get to....hope your son is ok...cheers
March 21st, 2014  
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