Our travels continue, and this time they led us to the Yorke Peninsula. Approaching Port Wakefield, South Australia, the promise of coastal scenery and agricultural richness hung in the air. The Yorke Peninsula certainly seems to deliver a good mix of both.
The welcome sign made it official: we had entered a region apparently proud of its dual identity.
Our first stop was a small rest area, the sort of place where you stretch your legs and consult the map. It turns out these stops can provide a bit of unexpected culture.
The bold, colorful sign spelling out "Narungga" caught our eye, offering a vibrant introduction to the local Aboriginal culture. A very nice use of colour and well presented.
What made this stop particularly memorable was the collection of metal sculptures scattered around the rest area.
A kangaroo fashioned from scrap metal stood guard near the information boards, while an emu of similar construction surveyed the parking area with a knowing glint in its metallic eye.
The emu looked right at home with a truck and caravan nearby. We may have even parked next to them!
We always appreciate these little roadside attractions. They are a good reminder that even the most functional of stops can have a bit of local artistic flair.