Happywanderer's Travels: The road travelling south from Broome

Having left Broome some time back we are now on the road south stopping at overnight camps along the way. The road is fairly monotonous with a bend every so often and lots of low lying scrub to the left and right.
The trees seem to be stunted, like bonsai, and the grass is tufted with very dry spikes. Occasionally we come to a bridge with a very dry river bed underneath.
As we come south we find there are a few caravan parks out on the coast but very expensive, being on a pension best to be avoided.
Was able to take photos of bird life along the way at some of the free camps but have noticed an absolute absence of wild animal life except for a lizard at the Sandfire Roadhouse.
Saw a field of Brolga not long after turning on to the road south at Roebuck Plains. Also large herds of cattle milling around the water troughs.
Some of the roadside stops were only a pull over behind some trees with rubbish bins only. Others had toilets, dump points, tables and seating under cover. Very well cared for and cleaned regularly with the council boys coming most days during the week to empty bins and hose out toilets.
One day while camped at Stanley Rest Stop, in came the Camps Australia Wide crew, obviously getting ready for the updated version No: 8. which will be out early next year, 2015. They only stopped long enough to park in a good spot and take photos, then move on to the next camp.
Also that same day we saw a couple come in driving a ute towing a boat on the back. Could see the tray of the ute was packed with their gear but they were using the boat for their daily living activities. Saw them take clothes in to change, also having a wash and making lunch. What a novel way to travel without a caravan in tow. I was very amused by that one.
Heading south again we then came upon Sandfire Roadhouse deciding to stay 2 nights but after one night went back into the shop and paid for a 3rd night.
What a great place to stop with a farmyard feel about the place. In amongst all the animals which included Bulls, A camel, kangaroos, at least 20 peacocks, about the same geese, cockies, galahs, corellas and other small birds of different varieties, we found an ablution block that certainly was worth staying for. Toilets, showers, a kitchen and also a laundry room.
We were able to catch up with our washing as well as do a bit of spring cleaning, a bit early but had to be done. Shower daily, oh what a relief after showering weekly. And generally catch up on all we needed to before moving on.
We also had one of their famous sausage rolls, well I had two, on two different days, $6.00 and worth every cent. Home made and to die for. Very large and tasty.
Took plenty of photos as you will see below. This place has been battered by several cyclones over the years, nearly flattening it all at times but has risen again to be a most popular spot.
Thoroughly enjoyed having the animals so close by, made it a very relaxing place to stay, could have stayed longer.
Moved on heading south, stopping at Pardoo Roadhouse for a leg stretching break before making for De Greys rest stop which is well set up with two lots of toilets and two dumpspots. A beautiful river among the trees, heaps of room, more like acres of room. Stayed her two night before heading into Pt. Hedland where I needed to be on the Monday to finally get my windscreen replaced.