I have been to Sydney a few times.
I have been to Melbourne a few times.
But I had not seen the Real Australia. And I had not seen any kangaroo or koala!
So I was looking forward to sitting in a 12-year-old ute for 650 km from Adelaide to Port Lincoln (South Australia). Yes, crazy but I want to see Postcard Australia.
[ute = utility vehicle… or pick-up truck — I learning Australian]
We stopped for KFC in Port Augusta and a soft ice cream at Mackers in Whyalla… I felt like I had not left the US!
Except for comfort stops, I spent most of the day looking for wildlife while snacking. I had bought fruits… and chocolate chip cookies.
As you can see on the photos, I saw a lot of bushes and dry soil. Apologies for the quality of photos but they were taken as the ute was driving about 100 km/h.
As per usual, we saw plenty of roadkills too… including roos. Very sad. Birds, snakes, exploded tires and massive trucks! No photo, don’t worry.
Thankfully yesterday, I saw two live roos when we were driving in green bush between Adelaide and Strathalbyn. Apparently the best way to see live ones is to go to a sort of petting zoo.
Doesn’t sound like the “real” Australia to me, but I am only a Swiss Miss.
To be continued…
Travelling Tastebuds 
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