We pass Paulsens Mine.

Gold. Underground.

On our map its shown as abandoned. The buildings are relatively new. Looks like they have a smelter. The lightning conductors caught my attention.

But really, we stopped in a rest area to use the mobile signal from the mine.

In the distance is the southern side of Mt Samson with Mt Nameless off the pic to the right.

We approached the Ilura Mine and reduced speed as instructed.

It didn't look like other rail crossings so we were a bit more cautious than usual.

Its a road haulway. There's a bit of evidence of trucks crossing our road, but also gates that stop them.

Conveyors must be cheaper than trains and haulage for short distances.

Its not Tiger Eye, but it is the same as we saw in Weeli Wolli Creek three weeks ago.

The pool is dry.

We have intermittent mobile internet with the pole up. Enough for email and sms, but not for phone.

Just like Weeli Wolli, which we thought may be Jasper.

We think Tiger Eye is metamorphosed, possibly from this sort of rock. Tiger Eye includes transformed crocidolite (asbestos) fibres.

A bit too big for us!

We strolled upstream from our campsite.

A ridge of "jasper" across the creek.

Upstream, the ridge ends. A change of rock that is reflected in the creek side.

We have no idea what the second rock type is. Which is only a little less idea than the first rock type.

Mt Samson again. In a different light.

The weather forecast said a 60% chance of 5-10mm rain. Its been overcast all day. At least a few spots of rain, but nothing serious. Enough sun between and through the clouds to feed the solar. We are hoping it isn't just late as we are camped in a creek bed - its gravel, we are 30m from the exit, and not in the main channel.

The plan is to head north tomorrow, an overnight near Hamersley Gorge, possibly a quick look at Wittenoom, then to Millstream National Park for a few days.