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| Wycliffe Well Amenties Block, Northern Territory* |
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| Spot the Alien! Red at Wycliffe Well* |
So how desperate would you be if you've just
crossed the universe, and you're a gazillion light years from home??
Appropriate facilities – or
intelligent life forms – aren't always easy to find in this corner
of the universe, so local and intergalactic travellers will be
relieved (in more ways than one) to learn that Wycliffe Well, deep in the heart of the
Northern Territory, and self-styled UFO capital of OZ doesn't just cater for mere earthlings!
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| Wycliffe Well Mural |
Alien body waste disposal technology is
still a new science here on Earth, however Wycliffe Well's
ground-breaking inclusive convenience block labelling is sure to
minimise offence no matter how far or from where the visitor has
travelled! Or to what facilities s/he/it is accustomed ...
While the simple earth technology might
not meet home galaxy standards, I would defy ANY traveller to wander
amongst the random statues and murals tastefully adorning the grounds
and not find something to make one feel at home!
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| Red, Pilchard and friend ...** |
With the possible
exception of the Elvis campsite ...
And if that fails, there's always the
Galaxy Auditorium and Restaurant …
Sceptics may scoff at tiny Wycliffe
Well's high per-capita UFO sighting rate – in 2002 the Sun Herald ranked it 5th in the world for UFO activity - and the uninformed will
almost certainly put it down to substance abuse
overindulgence; but who's to say this isn't an alien home away
from home??
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| Yes, it's a pig. Why? WHY??!! |
After the wonders we experienced on our
2008 visit, I suspect extraterrestrial navigation systems throughout
the universe will be busy programming in Wycliffe Well's
coordinates!!
AND … maybe one day Wycliffe Well
will have the first certified amenities block in OZ to meet
intergalactic standards!
I guess I'll just have to hold on 'til
then!!
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| The conveniences and the campground, Wycliffe Well |
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** Pic by a random stranger
That's the most amazing toilet yet!! How do you find these things?
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteThat is unreal, it's definitely corny, but you have to give 10 out of 10 just for the uniqueness of it all. LOL.
Sceptics may scoff at tiny Wycliffe Well's high per-capita UFO sighting rate...
ReplyDeleteHot dog! I finally found a cheap way down to you all's side of the world, as long as I get abducted and can catch a ride by aliens doing the tourist thing here in the States.
I vote for the substance abuse ;o.
ReplyDeleteWhy not a pig? (at least Someone has pics to back up their post...). ~Mary
I think that I would think twice before entering. Who knows where you might end up. A great one for your collection.
ReplyDeleteAmazing rest area, it useful for traveler. I have ever travel by bus , the tree and bush are the favorite loo
ReplyDeleteThat looks like fun, nice shots. I'm not sure if you'd prefer the 37 C you'll be getting, or the -20 we had at our house this morning, neither is pleasant to be outside in!
ReplyDeleteHaha! that's quite something, no wonder they have so many UFO sightings, any passing ship would have to do a fly by to see 'what the heck' it was all about! I hope you have a fabulous Christmas Red, take care.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! Another awesome potty spot you've found!
ReplyDeleteMarry Xmas and Happy New Year Red!!
ReplyDeleteCiao
Alessandra
What a lovely home for the aliens away from home. This is funny cute Red.
ReplyDeleteIts an alien oasis in our own back yard what alien wouldn't want to stay here for a night while traveling across the universe with Red as your hostess with the mostess :-).
ReplyDelete@River - Haha! It's amazing what you'll find when your legs have been crossed for half an hour ...
ReplyDelete@Magsx2 - Its unique quirkiness makes it my all time fave OZ spot- and it's just down the road from the wonderful Devils Marbles!
@Beach Bum - do it! DO IT!!! Oh, hang on- not quite sure how to organise an alien abduction!!
@FrankandMary - Haha! Yes, no proof without a pic!! And now that you mention it, I guess the pig is just as probable as the Hulk!!
@diane - OMIGOD!! I never thought of the alien toilet block as a portal!!!
ReplyDelete@Natural View - Haha, you're right! Trees and bushes are the usual places - but look out for the snakes!!
@Al - Oh dear! I think we're both in trouble ...
@PDP - HHHMMMmmm... maybe they're now getting more aliens visiting than cars!!!
@Courtney - They're just getting even more weird and wonderful!
@Alessandra - Same to you, my friend. Hope the earthquake isn't anywhere near you.
ReplyDelete@Rubye - Even more funny/cute in reality! And you're right - it's SO weird to earthlings, the aliens MUST feel right at home!
@Windsmoke - Haha, you're too kind! But I have no plans to move there - yet!!
The Male/Female paintings on the entrance portal must be reassuring for aliens - a good picture can cross an infinite number of linguistic barriers.
ReplyDeleteThese posts are so funny! Love the buildings, but only you could make it so laugh-out-loud funny!
ReplyDeleteBill asked me what I was laughing at and looked at me strangely when I told him (he needs to read you!).
Hope you have a wonderful Holiday weekend.
I'm sure that there are PR consultants who cook these things up to promote towns with nothing much else to offer. Soon you'll be able to do alien sighting tours of the outback. Have a great christmas everyone
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me with your loo finds and I would think this one tops the cake .
ReplyDeleteI hope you & Pilchard have the very best Christmas - & thanks for the many laughs in 2011.
Looks like a fun and quite unusual place. Just stopped by from BPOTW. I'll be on the look out for more of your posts.
ReplyDelete@Fruitcake - True, but I wonder how many aliens actually look like that? Still ... it's a step in the right direction!
ReplyDelete@Sallie - Well ... why not give him a free email subscription for Xmas? He doesn't need to know it's free ... just click on the email thingy and put in his email address - all he has to do is confirm it!! Too easy!!!
@greg scott - HHHMMMmmm... do I detect a trace of cynicism?? It's weird all right - but is it wonderful? You decide!!
@Dianne - Thank you so much! One of my first posts was about Wycliffe Well, but I'd forgotton all about the loo until I uncovered the pix the other day!!
@Charlotte - Welcome and thanx! Look forward to your next visit!!
trekking your amazing blog! keep blogging! happy holidays!
ReplyDeletecheers!
...TREK...
That's what I'm talking about. That's the kind of toilet to send to your friends on Christmas Eve. I think this is the best one yet, even had sparkles of Christmas Colour there. I really do not believe you can top this one Red. ha,ha
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays to you n Pilchard, "Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers" - another tidbit of Maritime Slang.
Enjoy :)
I love this!
ReplyDeleteI really need to make it to Australia soon! (Clearly I'm going to need like a YEAR just to see all the fun public rest stops!)
Happy Holidays!
wishing you and yours a very merry christmas!
ReplyDeletelots of love!
Merry Christmas Red. I hope you have a wonderful day ... know you will coz you have such a fun personality every day.
ReplyDeleteThat's a funny place.
ReplyDeleteThe answer to your question:
The little rock is from the swiss Jura mountains. It's limestone.
I wish you and your family a Marry Christmas.
Greetings
Angela
The aliens will be so pleased! They've given up on Roswell, New Mexico--not a welcoming rest stop in sight.
ReplyDeleteI guess the folks there have to do *something* to entertain themselves and public toilets are one of those things in life that everyone needs to use at least once.....
ReplyDelete@icedgurl - Trekking? MY blog?? HHHMMMmmm... note to self - look up 'trekking'!
ReplyDelete@Saucy Kod - I've set the bar impossibly high ... nothing like a challenge, huh? LOVE your slang - our version is 'you and your scumbag mates'!!
@Draft Queen - yeah, other stuff like the Uluru and the Barrier Reef are just minor distractions between pit-stops!
@Betty - thanx, and same to you!
@Joan - Thank you! I've made it out the other side of Xmas - hope you have too!!
@Angela - Whatever the rock is, it looked amazing!! Hope your Xmas was excellent too!
ReplyDelete@TMW - what's this name change??!! Roswell is SOOOO last century ...
@Kath - Or in my case, over and over again!! Different ones, of course ... Merry Xmas!
what an interesting public toilet! LOL. there was one in Laos that we went to, all decorated with bears. LOL :)
ReplyDeleteI've always had lots of reasons why I'd love to visit Australia someday, but until I became a fan of your blog, I never knew that the outdoor toilets were one of those reasons!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great Christmas!!
@Gladys - Hey, thanx for dropping in! Would LOOOOVE to see your Lao bear loo! Send me a pic for a guest post??
ReplyDelete@Sallie - Hahaha, love you too girlfriend! I still find it weird that I can post something downunder and have someone WAAAAAAY over the other side laugh! The power ... the power!!!
What?
ReplyDeleteNo inside pics?
Very cool. Thanks for sharing with Weekend Walkabout.
ReplyDelete@Whitesnake - Haha, and give away the secret of the alien portal??!!
ReplyDelete@KB - My pleasure!!
Another must see. It's right up there with the town of Vulcan, Alberta. Which boasts a genuine landing pad for the Enterprise! And an almost life-sized model of same. BTW who is the large, muscular 'friend' you are posing with? He attached???!
ReplyDelete@Diane - Woo hoo! Maybe they should be sister cities??!! My 'friend' is probably getting lonely without me ... feel free to drop in and cheer him up!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a brilliant bathroom, really different and interesting. Great find.
ReplyDelete@wsn - WELL ... I guess you should know!!
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