Western Queensland Road Trip #20
A road trip through the outback
is a marvellous affair.
You can drive for hours
and think the land is bare.
But if nature calls along the way
there’s no need for despair.
There are outback loos with outback views
and their own distinctive flair.
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Often in the outback
it is very, very dry.
But some bush loos have water views.
You wouldn’t pass them by.
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When Thomas Mitchell camped here in 1846
he had to bring his own facilities.
But now you’ll find this bathroom on the river bank –
it’s basic but it covers all your needs.
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When visiting a winery
a bathroom is essential.
And if it’s hidden in the garden
your visit’s confidential.
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But on a dusty bush track
where the toilet is a wreck,
privacy’s not guaranteed –
You may need to go low-tech!
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Those loos with beautiful views are enticing! I wonder do women shut the door for privacy or sit on the loo and contemplate the view while peeing? I’d love to admire the view, but would feel safer if I had someone standing guard 🙂
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😄 Well…I would close the door and then enjoy the view while waiting for Mr ET.
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I’d forgotten your obsession with loos. Made me smile this morning 🙂 🙂
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A good loo is essential on a road trip Jo. 😁 I’m glad this post gave you a cheery start to the day.
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Absolutely! 🙂 🙂
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I love the first part of the poem, it made me smile, and the first three views are gorgeous – I wish the view from my loo was like that 🙂
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Those water views are lovely, aren’t they. We have a nice view over our suburb from our loo and I often look out the window while I’m in there. 😁
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I agree. A good loo is essential. Road trip or any time. Love the water views.
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We always need a loo, but as one matures, it seems to be more important than ever. My husband played golf today. They opened the courses on Monday. The clubhouse and restaurant where the restrooms are is closed because of social distancing. I don’t know what the women did who play on the senior league, but I know the men went low tech.
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Well, it is much easier for men to go low tech than for women, as I often tell Mr ET. 🙂
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A great selection of loos, Carol. It’s always a great relief to find one on a road trip. If it has a nice view, that’s a bonus. 😍
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Sometimes it’s just good to actually find a loo!
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Very true. ☺️
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love it . . . must admit though I’d be nervous about going in as I’d be thinking all about the creatures below and above!!!
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Yes, that should be a consideration out in the bush. I usually look carefully before I enter, or send Mr ET in first. 🙂
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Cunning plan to send in Mr ET first!
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Love your unhealthy and dubious obsession with toilets. Fabulous. And the poetry is great. As part of our Lockdown Challenges I have been reading a classic piece of poetry each day, perhaps this will do for my fifteenth piece? Brilliant.
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Well, I figure a good loo is a necessity and if it has a great view it’s even better. I’m honoured that my poem fits in the classics category. 🙂
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I didn’t realise how much this was a theme! You’re quite the poet too! 😀
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We’re always on the lookout for a loo with a good view these days. 🙂
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I love your loos with views posts. I must do a series once I can get back to Italy!
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I think you should. I would love to see some Italian loos with great views. Will you write in rhyme to go with the photos?
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So funny! I love your poetry. Not so keen on some of the loos (though the views are great), but when nature calls, needs must …
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Yes, when you need a loo it pays not to be too fussy, but there have been times when I have decided I wasn’t that desperate. 🙂
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Me too!
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I love this post!
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Thanks. It’s always fun to create a loo with a view post. 🙂
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Love the poem and photos Carol!
Always approach Thunder boxes with caution!! 😉
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Especially ones in the bush. You never know who might be hiding inside.
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This made me smile. Definitely some lovely views for nature’s call. When we rafted through the Grand Canyon, each night the crew would set up a little porta loo. Some of the most stunning views I’ve ever seen.
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Yes, that would definitely be a loo with a great view.
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Thanks for the smiles. 🙂 Your outback loos are much more imaginative than some of the toilet blocks I have seen at various tourist attractions!
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They’re not all pretty but they’re definitely a necessity.
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That one loo looks a bit close to the edge! 😀
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It’s probably a trick of the camera, but it always pays to watch where you’re walking. 🙂
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Love it! When you’ve gotta go you’ve gotta go, but with views like these you’ll go out of your way to go! 😁
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Mostly true, but I do have my limits. It has to be in a reasonable condition. I often send Mr ET in to do a recce for me. Lol.
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Haha the outhouse 🚽 🏠 💩 🇦🇺
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You can’t go past a good outhouse, especially in an emergency! 🙂
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