So here we are in the, center of the driest country on earth and we go for a short drive from Alice Springs to a place called Palm Valley. So named because it gets its name from a desert oasis … Continue reading
So after 2 nights at the brilliant Ormiston Gorge, we moved on to a free camp at Point Howard lookout. Our theory was it was well placed to tackle the Eastern end of the West MacDonnell ranges. Another brilliant decision, fantastic … Continue reading
After making the decision to not tackle the Mereenie Loop road from Alice Springs to the West MacDonnell ranges due to the recent rain (and the real probability of our vans falling to bits) we went back along the main … Continue reading
Alright now we have done uluru and I said that was fantastic, we did the Olgas, I talked that up too. Kings canyon rim walk, may very well be the best of the red centres treats! Mind you I haven’t … Continue reading
Ok, so climbing the rock was again out of the question due to the weather. Went to kata tjuta (the olgas). We did the Valley of the Winds walk. 7.6 km up and down a goat track. On the upside … Continue reading
Climb of the rock was closed today due to forecast rain (which did not happen). We did the base walk instead. Not sure that you can truly understand the size until you are standing beside it. A 10.6 km walk … Continue reading
Had to pack up at Coober Pedy in the rain. It is meant to be hot out in the desert isn’t it? Cold and wet instead. Full day in the car heading towards the rock. Second free camp for the … Continue reading
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Goodbye South Australia. Stopped at the border for a quick photo as we were leaving SA. Bloody flies never seen them like this. Hopefully they stay behind in SA.
It is a wierd spot Coober Pedy. Reminded me of Tattooine, Luke Skywalker’s home planet. Carolyn thought it looked like Total Recall. This was Crocodile Harry’s place – where they filmed parts of Mad Max! Anywhere 80% of people live in caves … Continue reading
Goodbye normal everyday life, we are finally off on our trip. Only 12 months late. An early start, bed at 1 am up at 5 am to be on the road just after 6am! What a beginning. I’ll put up … Continue reading
