we report with pride that our survey of the mid latitudes of the coast was expanded by a minor expedition to Batjala K'Gari and surroundings. This peculiar remnant of ice age sand blown in from retreated seas, compacted and recovered, then surrounded once again, illustrates a fascinating rapid alternative to the customary geological processes of terrain building. Of particular amazement are the so-called perched lakes - filtered rainwater of utmost purity and clarity, puddled in age-old compacted plant matter encatchments. The sand is a formidable opponent to expeditions, and having mired our carriage once on the deceptive surface, we entrust ourselves to local guides and conveyance.
Various more or less indigenous creatures inhabit the island and surroundings.
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