tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post4356430273214406869..comments2024-03-12T07:06:42.444+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: Esperance, Western Australia: Pink lakes and kangaroos on the beach. Does Esperance live up to its reputation?The Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-15534299256787658752017-08-13T22:56:08.655+10:002017-08-13T22:56:08.655+10:00hi just wanted to mention that the grannies bonnet...hi just wanted to mention that the grannies bonnet is incorrect :) the correct granny bonnets are these Granny Bonnets - Isotropis cuneifoliaNatasha Grondalhttp://esperancewildflowers.blogspot.com.au/2009/05/granny-bonnets-isotropis-cuneifolia.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-20930955071929418692016-11-28T12:04:18.935+11:002016-11-28T12:04:18.935+11:00If you do flower photography then Western Australi...If you do flower photography then Western Australia, in the wildflower season, would have to be a dream destination. The flowers are spectacular.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-66920571493548930452016-11-28T04:39:41.113+11:002016-11-28T04:39:41.113+11:00I wondered if it was a seasonal thing too, but I r...I wondered if it was a seasonal thing too, but I read your comment on the rain. It definitely would have been amazing to see. I'm a flower photography lover, so seeing the wildflowers would have soothed a little of the disappointment. The Stonehenge is pretty fun too. Looking forward to visiting Australia one day! Thanks for sharing!Nancie Leehttp://www.apertureofmysoul.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-74466658078546786192016-11-22T11:06:15.386+11:002016-11-22T11:06:15.386+11:00Where else are you going and when will you be here...Where else are you going and when will you be here?The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-7379457741354044352016-11-22T08:21:19.809+11:002016-11-22T08:21:19.809+11:00I am in the midst of deciding how we spend our 7 w...I am in the midst of deciding how we spend our 7 weeks in Australia. When I first read pink lakes and Kangaroos on the beaches in Western Australia, I thought, we must visit Esperanza. Now I am not so sure taking the time is truly worthwhile on our 1st trip to Australia. What would you recommend?Wendyhttp://adventurousretirement.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-10801238438756886042016-11-21T12:39:58.755+11:002016-11-21T12:39:58.755+11:00It was wonderful. I think, but I am no expert, tha...It was wonderful. I think, but I am no expert, that the lakes stay pink all year round. I was told that one of the lakes lost its pink colour a few months ago because there had been much more rain than usual this year. Everything was beautifully green so there had clearly been a lot of rain.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-32163154386714453052016-11-21T00:16:02.913+11:002016-11-21T00:16:02.913+11:00Esperance looks magical! I wonder if the pink-colo...Esperance looks magical! I wonder if the pink-colored lakes are more apparent during some seasons than others?Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-73508639370386422802016-11-16T08:20:37.761+11:002016-11-16T08:20:37.761+11:00My pleasure. My pleasure. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-85852262412083528322016-11-16T00:42:54.955+11:002016-11-16T00:42:54.955+11:00Wonderful post, Lyn. It's been far too long si...Wonderful post, Lyn. It's been far too long since I've been to the ocean. Would love to visit Lucky Bay! Great pics of all. Thx for sharing. Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-47441605350413621232016-11-15T11:29:56.370+11:002016-11-15T11:29:56.370+11:00Haha - As the hashtag says #justanotherdayinwaHaha - As the hashtag says #justanotherdayinwaThe Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-40221022262589657432016-11-15T08:53:29.526+11:002016-11-15T08:53:29.526+11:00Wow, if I could see sunbathing kangaroos and Stone...Wow, if I could see sunbathing kangaroos and Stonehenge on the same day I might just think I'd died and gone to heaven. I gladly miss out on the pink lake for that.<br /><br />The GypsyNestershttp://www.gypsynester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-26545311297703176012016-11-15T08:16:35.432+11:002016-11-15T08:16:35.432+11:00There is a young guy on You-tube who takes drone p...There is a young guy on You-tube who takes drone photos and puts up stunning videos of Esperance. Sadly he is in a wheelchair (after a car accident I think) and this is his way of connecting with things he can no longer do. I think he has done more for tourism in Esperance than the local tourist board ever has. It was his videos which first made me want to go.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-3147686614491721952016-11-15T08:13:39.298+11:002016-11-15T08:13:39.298+11:00I love isolated places but not being able to camp ...I love isolated places but not being able to camp makes them hard to visit sometimes. We once lived for a year on an island in the middle of the Pacific with no port and only 2,000 people - now that was isolated.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-49799039946547404202016-11-15T08:12:18.434+11:002016-11-15T08:12:18.434+11:00Senegal is a bit off the beaten track for me but t...Senegal is a bit off the beaten track for me but thanks for the tip. There are other pink lakes in Western Australia and I hope to track one down next year. We still had a great trip, pink lake or not.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-55958134785272100812016-11-15T08:10:57.415+11:002016-11-15T08:10:57.415+11:00There was a long explanation on a sign next to the...There was a long explanation on a sign next to the 'not' Pink Lake saying what made it go pink but most of it just went straight over my head. Chemistry was never my strong subject. I really admire 4WD people and would love to take a camping trip in the outback but David, while a wonderful husband in almost every other respect, is definitely not a camper.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-50392885127838404722016-11-15T08:08:19.773+11:002016-11-15T08:08:19.773+11:00A pink lake would have been icing on the cake. Esp...A pink lake would have been icing on the cake. Esperance is well worth a visit even without the lake.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-77540186301031471092016-11-15T07:48:16.413+11:002016-11-15T07:48:16.413+11:00Great that you can still tell your husband what to...Great that you can still tell your husband what to do, and where to go Lyn. I have always heard about Esperance, and now I can see a little through your eyes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725998933087860997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-36488068997659936622016-11-15T03:04:13.372+11:002016-11-15T03:04:13.372+11:00Sometimes the isolated places are worth the distan...Sometimes the isolated places are worth the distance, and sometimes not. Looks like you made the most of it - and it's a beautiful lake even if it's no longer pink.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163745830176990523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-7449587416722977992016-11-15T02:18:20.337+11:002016-11-15T02:18:20.337+11:00It's hard to make the most of a trip that just...It's hard to make the most of a trip that just isn't working out, and harder still to write about it. So I admire your efforts! If you want to see a pink lake go to Senegal. Lac Rose really is pink, more so on a sunny day but even on the cloudy day we saw and floated around in a lake that was distinctly rosy. eileen ghttps://www.familiesgotravel.com/2016/11/visit-atlanta-holidays-5-reasons/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-11139307188087370592016-11-15T00:14:09.191+11:002016-11-15T00:14:09.191+11:00I wonder what makes the lakes pink and then not pi...I wonder what makes the lakes pink and then not pink again? Love the Great Ocean Drive too! I have seen the original stonehenge and it is indeed an exact replica, just looks a lot more preserved ha! Why would anyone want to build that? When I'm down that way, I'll definitely check out all the 4WD places as me and my partner are one of these 4WD people you mentioned with a pretty nice set up ha! Thanks for sharing!Kreetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283926278080454022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-65569593485808927482016-11-14T18:35:58.089+11:002016-11-14T18:35:58.089+11:00Lovely place even without pink lake. Wouldn't ...Lovely place even without pink lake. Wouldn't mind to explore Esperance. Marcellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476572809571746150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-30226987445640074612016-11-14T17:16:50.221+11:002016-11-14T17:16:50.221+11:00Haha - we thought the entry price for the fake Sto...Haha - we thought the entry price for the fake Stonehenge was quite reasonable. I'm glad to hear that someone has seen kangaroos on the beach. I don't remember Duke of Orleans Bay but I agree with you about the beaches, they are just beautiful.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-75206467957155804522016-11-14T17:14:41.986+11:002016-11-14T17:14:41.986+11:00The name does have a ring to do, doesn't it!The name does have a ring to do, doesn't it!The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-28074053772160156192016-11-14T15:19:08.661+11:002016-11-14T15:19:08.661+11:00Esperance is excellent! It was one of the highligh...Esperance is excellent! It was one of the highlights of our trip around Australia. We spent a week here and drove out to Cape Le Grand where we were lucky enough to spot a few kangaroos on the beach at Lucky Bay. We also drove to another stunning place called Duke of Orleans Bay, with some of most stunning beaches I have ever seen. We did the bike ride too, but refused to pay to see a fake Stonehenge! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244380180375345712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-76579677868713560912016-11-14T13:21:38.461+11:002016-11-14T13:21:38.461+11:00I like the name of the town, Esperance, and even w...I like the name of the town, Esperance, and even without the pink lake and sunbathing kangaroos, the town seems worth a visit for its beautiful beaches. Lovely photos of the beach!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com