Here we are on day two of this years trip and once again we are finding so much to see. As much as we say that we are only scratching the surface. Every where we go there are things to see that nobody seems to promote. Today we went to look at Toapin Weir which is just west of Quairading and which is located by a small sign on the side of the road and a small note in the local tourist brochure. Anyway the story is that an Esquire Parker obtained 28000 acres in the area for $175! Then in 1912 he located a suitable rock formation and built a relatively small dam wall to hold around 4 million litres of water - note a private person building a big dam. It is a very picturesque site and after a middling climb a great view. It has had some additions over the years and an interesting history. There was more today including some very very big rocks.
We are spending the night at the Kwolyin Free Camp Ground, created to breathe some new life into the town, only trouble is that we can't find the town. It is very basic bush camping with toilets, picnic tables and bbqs, but very pleasant.
That's all for now, more tomorrow when we head for Bruce Rock and Merredin.
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