Here briefly in Alice Springs and trying to do a very quick update from another very SLOOOOOW dial-up connection. It seems like every web site and every bit of software (including Windows Vista) assumes that you have a fast broadband link.Not enough time to catch up on everything since the last post. Suffice it to say that we're continuing to have superb times, weather and experiences - and now starting to contemplate our (relatively imminent) return to the real worka
day world.We've had four nights staying with our friends Ann and David in Darwin, a day trip to the Tiwi Islands, a couple of nights in Litchfield National Park, one night each in Victoria River Crossing, Dunmarra, Devis Marbles, and now three nights here in Alice Springs.
Some selected highlights:
John Butler Trio concert in the Darwin Botanic Gardens- winning (big time!) at our first-ever trip to the racetrack
- fine meals at the Hanuman restaurants (one each in both Darwin and Alice)
- swimming holes, waterfalls and bushwalks at Litchfield
- sunset walk on the Vistoria River escarpment
- 400 km drive on the Buchanan Highway (all gravel, only saw a dozen other vehicles all day)
- Devils Marbles at sunset and dawn
- Desert Park in Alice Springs
- learning a little about contemporary Aboriginal art in Darwin, Ti Tree and Alice.
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We are of course looking forward to our Canberra Cousins' imminent return.
pd, s, se and iso
Dear John and Karen
How much was 'big time'? Enough to buy more camera gear? Although how you could improve upon your photos beats me. I'm half way through processing mine but there's still a lot more to do.
All election day talk at work. I've run an election day tipping comp with 27 Oct and 10 Nov the most popular choices. Seems a bit sacreligious talking about such things in the middle of your adventure! Still, maybe it will highlight your enjoyment knowing what the rest of us are concerned with. Off to escape in front of a football match and then a book.
Looking forward to more blog and photos and seeing you back.
Rob
I'm loving your journey and wishing I was with you.I hope you manage Mt Sonder but it has always looked a bit daunting to me though forever beckoning.Maybe we will be in Canberra to help you unpack and hear about your adventures.
Love
Mum
A truly mad adventure Jokar. Probably the closest I will come to being there myself for some time. Pictures were fantastic and commentary appreciated. Look forward to catching up.
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