I recently bought the DVD of Northern Safari from the EO
shop.
It certainly puts things into perspective. In the early 1950’s Keith Adams was a keen
young adventurer from
Perth who set off with his wife and his sister to drive to the Gulf of Carpentaria and back.
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Today, many members on this
Forum gnash their teeth about taking the
Great Central Road in their tricked up Landcruisers and Patrols, towing swish campertrailers and caravans with all the comforts of
home. Keith took a diesel engine, 2 wheel drive Buick
sedan along what was then barely a bush track.
On the Gulf he shot crocodiles (during authorised culling) and skinned them, took his overloaded dinghy out to some islands where he met up with some local Aborigines and recorded them hunting dugong and turtles. I have to say I felt a bit sorry for the poor
turtle. You may think twice before showing that part to your kids.
It always amazes me looking through various 4wd and caravan forums how people get really worked up when mention is made of carrying guns. Keith took a couple of rifles and a revolver with him. Aah, those were the days.
I’m halfway through this 2 hour DVD and looking forward to his return journey via the
Kimberley.
The DVD is recorded in NTSC format and I couldn’t get it to produce any sound on my DVD player in the lounge but it was OK on my computer. Other NTSC discs play OK on both so it’s a mystery.
Some interesting shots of
Perth taken in the 70’s too.
If you are worried whether your 4wd or softroader will make it travelling through this great country then get this DVD and stop worrying. Keith didn’t have 4wd, roadside assistance, satphones, EPIRBs,
winches, snatch straps, just a spirit of adventure.