The Lonely Soul By Raphael Armattoe

In Matthis element

It is finished, we covered the impressive distance of 2,200 km from Perth to Broome and thus explored the entire west coast of Australia. For us it was definitely one of the most beautiful regions Australia and a unique experience.
The week began with a trip to Coral Bay, a small fishing village on the Indian Ocean, the starting point of the world famous Ningaloo Marine Park for all water be afraid, these are one of the most spectacular coral reefs of our planet. We had already announced last week, there to swim with whale sharks may be. It unfortunately came to nothing, but what we did instead, is probably similar fascinating. We booked namely, a manta ray tour for a third of the Walhaipreises and moreover there were also a few extras to it.
The whole thing started shortly after nine and after we had selected our snorkel gear, it was also right on deck. Our means of transportation was a two-story, for about 50 people constructed boat, a happiness that participated in our tour just ten men. We were accompanied by a small plane that would make the Rays find for us.
after, a few minutes there was even the first animals, cute dolphins, which we already knew, and therefore only partially aroused our interest. Even after that, nothing new in the West, now and then a few curious turtles the Seegraßfelder plastered, but even that was not highlight of this trip. After that, namely, at last, for the first dive, a very strange feeling when you do not really know what to expect.
In any case, something absolutely fantastic, manta rays, completely peaceful giants of the ocean. Front of us (actually, even us, because one of the beasts roamed me) they were swimming in circles and managed by their mere presence to charm everyone in the water. There were about seven animals, the largest of which came to over 5.50 meters wingspan, so a medium size room filled. We spent several minutes watching them to swim and dive with them. A truly incredible experience that everyone should have personally experienced times. After we got completely paralyzed from the water, the lunch was just right to the seen (and sandwiches) to digest thoroughly.
But that was long past, because the next snorkel was dedicated to a different interesting species of the reef, the sharks. We
the whole, however, survive, could it was not about white or tiger sharks, but its slightly smaller relative, the reef sharks. Reach a maximum length of 2 meters and are with them (rather) seems, however, it is with the little beasts really sexy underwater because the sight is unforgettable in one of three Haimäulern Riffspalte. Although we had vowed after the skate, we had invested the $ 135 is definitely true, but now we were just overwhelmed. The third
Jump into the water could not be topped, of course, was a successful conclusion of the tour. This time we were allowed to explore for an hour on your own the reef. Besides the beautiful coral, there was to marvel at a myriad of unique reef dwellers, whether water snakes, octopus, green fish, yellow fish, sting rays, red fish, colorful fish, pink fish, or just big fish, the sucking up to us because our leaders have class was held, fish food to throw at us. Overall, it was
least a bit grand as the giant Great Barrier Reef, not least to the (comparatively) were few tourists on the west coast.
The evening was then with a few girls moved from Munich, which wanted to book the night before in any case such a trip. This time, however, we had a secret weapon, photos in impressive quality, oh well, we have over 200 underwater photographs of everything I just said, below are excerpts to admire it.
After we had thus contributed our part to tourism, we have continued our journey in good conscience. But however neatly sunburned, so we spent our stay the next day in Roebourne, mainly in the shady pool of the Caravan Park. Then we fell asleep again in a Road House, a sort of roadhouse with camping, because the distances between the places some are a mile long. The Sand Road Fire House was certainly in his own way, just a unique experience. First, with a new record petrol price of 1.71 $, which reminds so slow to German conditions. On the other hand, with bizarre farm flair, the Australian version. Besides horses, geese and cattle were found ostriches, peacocks, lizards and even camels. Interesting was the courting of the male peacock, who could clearly do with his puny tail feathers not even the geese's consolation was a few cookies from us to the battered self-confidence restored. This seemingly idyllic town was in the night, however, the true pit of hell. Captured 39 ° C at nine thirty in the evening, enriched with the typical tropical, humid air. Anyone who ever played football with Doc Schneider thought maybe he knows the completion of transpiration, but that night put the deep in the shadows. Living drying it hits pretty good and if you then no matter how smart travel companion as Matthi on board has to pull him boiling noodles in, the fiasco is perfect.
This new climate change but also the nature, in the vast green plains is otherwise known only from Ireland. Ireland with bouncing kangaroos, pre-car-jumping kangaroos, the Matthi only by a reflex maneuvers kept in front Exitus,
It thus remains for the time being at a bar at the Bull catcher.
Our path led us along the highway to Broome mentioned earlier, at least almost gone. Nearly hundred yards from the town we ran out of gas that is and so we walked happily armed with spare canisters to the gas station, then the whole maneuver Patchi also added there.
Broome is a stylish city, quite the tropical flair. A place where even the Australians touched down dreamy looks and become synonymous with the exotic. We used to Broome to recover from all the driving, because much more was not there, it's still rainy season. That means in plain English, that it's pouring with rain from morning to evening, and billions of mosquitoes on the road. All the fun stops hopefully in early April again, so that we can once again reside outside the van. So much a visit to a crocodile farm, literally in the water, but there was again in the evening a lady visitor. Of course smokers are five in a car at all costs a lot, soon to be seen whether miracle trees can really work wonders.
Today we arrived in Fitzroy Crossing, a town of Kimberley region, the outdoor paradise of Australia. But since we do not have all-wheel drive, it remains at an all-night stopover on the way to Darwin. Otherwise, you had plenty of time change, so we moved up to just six hours on Germany. What the phone seems useful, does have its drawbacks, for now, the sun rises shortly after 18 clock between the dark clouds on the horizon down. We get used to it and hope that we survive the next week or less dry, and then notify us of the capital of the Northern Territory again.
Enjoy the photos!


manta rays in all its glory


manta rays close


Manta Rays with Robi


Manta Rays with Matthi


coral insights


shark


Offeree Pfau


sweating!

Chinese Drywall In Grand Hampton New Tampa

The Abendteuter begins

After we had decided last week due to lack of experience for it to skip the weekly travelogue, this time there are more than enough news.
We finally have the Perth region and left after 2 ½ months of waiting, a lot of farewell but relatively easy. Furthermore, we have an active working life once again turned their backs. After five weeks at the packaging of apples, may even reach the whistle will to live, so we are more than happy to give us back our favorite pastime to, the beer, before including the travel. Our departure from the farm also fit beautifully into the program over time, because on the last day was as good as all the fruit and it was sorted and packed for us to do anything. The next day we went to a final time in the Western Australian capital, to transfer our Acquired on the account. Due to shortage of parking spaces, we drove through the city and discovered the beautiful Kings Park at the northern end. After we einfingen there fantastic pictures of the skyline, we had quite clearly in one of the expensive parking garages. There we were certainly a welcome change for security, because the parking was only for 1.90m interpreted what was for patches a few inches too low. So we took to find a parking spot, all entry and exit signs and lighting with some of the low. To calm the anxious souls among you, we are not the first Campervancabriolet and must continue to fight with the heat death.
was in the bank's at the next new experience checks. Since we came to Germany have never used this kind of payment in touch, we first need the professional help of the service officers. Although it has in the end everything works, but why to prefer this stuff transfers, is a mystery to us. Then it
went back to the now home Hostel where we spent the rest of the week trying to wait for our packages. In the meantime, we said goodbye to our Dutch friends and backpackers were cleaning patches to a shine. The Australian red sand that is really creeps into everything and stubbornly resists. Besides, was not washed again, for we have seen, had already Matthi abominations like Miku's "Schlüppi" (satisfied you rascal?) To put his genitals to hide.
Wednesdays then reached the first set the remote Australia and looked like it was recently documented in the truck came to us. Shabby, battered and patched with big yellow adhesive film on which the friendly communication was that it had been opened to quarantine regulations. Two packet soup had been the initiator of this action, which would contain dangerous herbs and spices. When I wish I could have my two bags, however, cruise for a mere $ 42 back home. Completed, the entire letter, with the nice throw, but next time no "exotic pest" as Maggie's Best: leek soup introduce, I'll notice it myself.
Matthis packet remained missing entirely the same as these but also include such evil, we hope they roll along over the next week. The sympathetic join out explained In any case, be prepared to nachzuschicken us the rest of the post. Saturday morning began our journey at last trip, the scouring of the entire west coast of Australia.
The first goal, was the Pinnacles, up to five meters high, bizarre limestone pillars. These rocks are there for millions of years and seen from the vantage point as a small army of several thousand stone strength. Their transformation at sunset, we could take no longer, because we now have some time pressure. Anyway, we went down to 500 kilometers away Geraldton and spent the night there. The next day we visited the attractions on Sunday, but much - dead city. It scared us to very modern cathedral of the city, from their bright colors, but rather. Meanwhile, the regional Historikmuseum with interesting stories, that country brought us back a little closer. Then it went into the original prison in the city, which is now used as a craft market. But
crocheted baby diapers, finger puppets and kangaroos from bulky waste, whose appearance and quality you expect otherwise only Eastern European markets, junk, gave the matter a seedy feel. The walk was rounded off by a visit to the war memorial of the HMAS Sydney, the former pride of the Australian Navy, which the German torpedoes in 1942 fell victim.
Oh, before we forget, Patches is wonderful so far and even though he had three looked a little more melancholy than usual when we pointedly at the infamous location 15 kilometers to the Gingin (for all new readings - the place of his heart attack) stopped.
went to the City Walk it right back on the road, next stop was Monkey Mia Monkey Mia is located on the World Heritage Shark Bay peninsula. It is world famous for his beach, visit the wild dolphins every morning to take the feedings. The trip to the beach resort is breathtaking, azure blue waters, seemingly endless coastline and fine sand from shells.
Since we arrived early in the evening, decided we enjoy the sunset on the terrace bar. We got to talking with two older German couples who just spent its fourth week vacation in Australia.
It turned out that they travel for decades, Asia and Oceania and we were able to get useful tips for our Thailand holiday.
The big highlight, however, was the next morning, for we were already at seven clock in the morning torn from his dreams, a visit to Delphi feeding. The wild marine mammals for 12 years come into knee-high water to the beach for a couple of fish delicacies to intercept, while onlookers watched by more than 50 tourists. This circus-like event however, is really impressive. About three feet away from us six to eight dolphins were swimming in the clear water back and forth and could be fed by visitors. We were not one of the chosen ones, but were still extremely enthusiastic about the idea. So that it at least still got a touch of nature atmosphere, it was on top of that 30 minutes about the cute critters. After this one experience, our journey continued to Carnarvon, the banana capital of Australia. After the weekly shopping spree and the Internet, where we were once again the sight of impoverished Aboriginal frightened, we indulged in the local Patchi Carvanpark a short break during which I now write these last lines, should serve Matthi like our grilled steaks ... before me overcome the hunger, here are a few words about our next plans: Tomorrow we go to Coral Bay where we snorkel the Ningaloo Reef and swim or even with the whale sharks are , then it is always along the highway towards Darwin.
Until next time


farewell to the farm


Kings Park Perth


Pinnacles cut


Pinnacles Overview


addressed prison


dolphins:)


guck finished dolphin


Tornado!

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New History of the backpacking

Time seems to run. Now we have the fourth week was spent at the orchard in the Perth Hills (Mundaring). Slowly, we long for the return trips, we finally hang since early January to be around Perth. The work is still monotonous, so we also change from time to time the jobs to obtain at least a little change, for up to a power failure mid-week and the continuous rain for days, absolutely nothing extraordinary happened.
And actually, a year in Australia events are bursting, but since when has this form of travel at all?
We have a working holiday visa, this type of visa, there since the eighties and possible in the first such annual holidays. Germany joined the cultural tourism program in 2000. This is not only young Germanized as Matthi and I travel around the world, but also means that can, for example, Koreans spend twelve months in Ireland. A total of 16 nations are now involved in this exchange and who does not know at least one of you a person who ever lived in Canada, Australia or the United Kingdom for a while. This is not only rewarding for young people but also for the countries. In addition to the typical integration, culture and communication nonsense boost backpacker to the local economy. In Australia, give travelers that category, after all, almost 800 million euros each year and are cheap labor for all activities. This money could be nearly a third of the annual coal subsidies are worn, but of backpacking, have very few in Germany have heard something. This is probably not so much that Germany had to offer too little to see, but to the archaic structures of the accommodation. Australia has in every small town, a budget accommodation at reasonable prices. In Germany, however, is that niche with shopworn boarding houses, motels and shabby houses rare, absolutely not covered. Hostels, one searches in vain, with this mix of dorms and scant comfort, now appeals to older travelers, because what we see as early as the gates of a resort or the walls of a hotel room?
But perhaps we see in decades, some Aussies by Mark Brandenburg go to the Sans Souci and the massive solar industry from Frankfurt to watch.
Where we have while traveling, it has struck us that there are many different ways in touring the continent and the corresponding stereotypes for it.
For sake of clarity, we want to cut this short in a story.

"Arnold, Christina, Ulf and Konstanze want to spend a year in Australia. All four start in Sydney, but otherwise they all have very different plans. Constance was the first to leave town by plane, to Darwin. Arnold buys an old Ford and sets off towards Melbourne. Ulf Sydney finds great and still remains a few weeks and Christina travels by bus to Uluru. Constance finds out very quickly that she flew to Darwin in the rainy season. The monsoon makes work impossible, Konstanze but needs money. Meanwhile, Christina is sitting in Alice Springs in prison she has permission to enter and Aboriginiegebiet geschändigt the moment she waits for her conviction. Arnold, meanwhile, is on the way to Perth, he is a few days ago set out from Adelaide. Ulf has discovered the opera house, Sydney finds it great. Konstanze flies with their last money to Perth, she hopes to work there. Arnold Ford has kicked the bucket, Arnold can now travel by hitch and is now seven kilometers progress. Christina was given a fine of $ 6,000 and is now back in Germany after 5 weeks, Ulf was in the zoo.
Constance and Arnold meet in Perth, they are now working in a McDonalds, they save on a car. Christina is also working in a McDonalds, they saved up for a new Life. Ulf was on the beach.
Constance and Arnold are at work to come closer, they decided to continue their journey together. Ulf Australia finds boring.
Arnold and Constance driving through the outback to Brisbane, from where they return to Germany after 8 months.
Ulf 20,000 miles buys a ticket for the bus, which he uses to get to the airport. Ulf returns the last to return after 11 months in cold Germany. "

The whole thing is of course an exaggeration, but there are indeed such tendencies. There are many people who only fly from city to city, or stay the same in Sydney. There are people who by car or bus to the continent or go around to cover a selected range, as we do. Then there are people who come to Australia not to fast and fly right back home, it must not be the same prison, but there are a number of reasons. Most often you meet good people who were only on the east coast and exploring the "wonderful" Australia's climate and beaches and oceans. The real charm of the continent and its unique features to explore, many backpackers before, but it is also every being. We at least want to let slip any opportunity in this wonderful time, so the next report, hopefully be back filled with numerous travel anecdotes. Let us hope that the last week slog fast passes.


farm idyll 1


patches at work


farm idyll 2


Matthi front of shit truck