Expect the Unexpected In the Australian Desert
By Val
@valmnz (17099)
New Zealand
June 1, 2018 11:49pm CST
When I took the above photo I didn't register the sign on the back of the bus - expect the unexpected. As it turned out that was so appropriate and no doubt has been a good piece of advice for many desert travellers in Australia.
We'd all just departed the train for our off-train excursion to Coober Pedy, the underground mining town. I was on bus No 2 when the bus in front of us came to a halt. At first the driver thought he had a flat tyre, but it turned out to be something mechanical that fortunately was easily fixed.
However, as our tours were run to a strict time schedule my bus, and all those behind us had to do an about turn and take an alternative outback road to our destination.
It was only back on the train later I smiled when I realised what the sign said.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Jun 18
My parents visited Coober Pedy and its opals.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
3 Jun 18
That is what life is all about - expect the unexpected.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
2 Jun 18
The sign is very amusing for me to see. I also like the confusing picture. It is amazing that the bus is wheelchair accessible. I fancy visiting Coober Pedy in the future. I love to see native Australian birds. I hope you saw some of them in Australia's outback. I have seen whit cockatoos and rose cockatoos. The rainbow lorikeet is a very colourful bird that I adore.
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
4 Jun 18
Well thanks for this information. Now I know what to do when I see that sign. 
@just4him (306216)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Jun 18
It's an appropriate sign for your Australian adventure. I'm sorry the bus had mechanical trouble, but glad it was easily fixed. I love the photo.
