Boondi Rock_DSC5212 by merrelyn

Boondi Rock_DSC5212

Day 27 Kalgoorlie to home.
Boondi, between Coolgardie and Southern Cross, was one of numerous rock catchments in the Great Western Woodlands developed for railway water supplies in the days of steam engines. Eventually the advent of diesel locomotives and construction of a new line to the north saw an end to the days when steam trains rolled to a stop at Boondi to refill their water tanks. The water catchment system at Boondi consists of perimeter walls and rock-lined channels that direct rainfall runoff into a dam or storage reservoir.
We have driven past this area many times and didn't realise what a lovely spot it was. It is now earmarked as a possible campsite for future trips.
It was another cold, drizzly day, so we decided to push on to home.
We've had a fabulous trip, but I'm looking forward to sleeping my own bed tonight, rather than the camper.
Tomorrow the clean up starts.
I hope that you have all enjoyed seeing some of our journey.
Beautiful shot.
June 7th, 2016  
Great view and capture of this nice rock . Interesting info. Welcome back home. Enjoy you trip.
June 7th, 2016  
Bep
I really enjoyed seeing some of your journey.
June 7th, 2016  
Interesting facts, thank you for sharing. A wonderful trip you have had with some lovely pics along the way :)
June 7th, 2016  
Interesting place
June 7th, 2016  
Awesome picture.
June 8th, 2016  
Nice capture.Sounds like you had an enjoyable trip and i,ve had a look at your wonderful pics.
June 8th, 2016  
Awesome
June 8th, 2016  
Fantastic capture and interesting information! Trips are always fun and exciting but it is always wonderful to get home. :-)
June 8th, 2016  
Wonderful capture...
June 8th, 2016  
Love the isolation :)
June 8th, 2016  

Lovely texture, great shot.
June 8th, 2016  
How interesting those rocks are, with lots of textural detail and dark green and brown colours! Very nice!
June 8th, 2016  
@marshwader Thanks Maddie, it was lovely to see this area in the rain. The moss and lichens were beautiful. It would be a very different scene in the baking sun.
June 9th, 2016  
I hope you all have a great trip in the outback. Great capture.
June 9th, 2016  
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