1 August
The sun was just rising when Rosie and I ambled off on our first walk of the day. By the time we had walked a short distance down the landing strip the sun was already ramping up the temperature, in readiness for yet another very hot Northern Territory day.
I joined Denise this morning at her local church, St Francis at Batchelor to celebrate communion. I enjoyed the service conducted by the Pastor, Ruth and her husband who played the guitar, immensely. Ruth’s daughter, Hannah and her family were visiting from Canberra, so we had a lot in common to share. Ruth has moved up here from Burra, not very far from Tony’s block. We were also joined by a group of Missionaries, the Mobile Missionary Service (I think), who have been up here repairing and painting the church.
St Francis’ Miracle Tree
After lunch, Richard took us and a group of others on a tour of the base. Although we have been on previous tours, I always learn something more about the interesting history of this place.
Coomalie Chapel 
Cricket Pitch 
Silly Mid On? 
Field Kitchen Air Cadets 
Richard & the Milkwood Tree 
Runway
As the evening breeze blew in, cooling us just the slightest bit, we gathered back at James’ and Denise’s and shared a meal of leftovers from last night awesome feast. Rick, another part time Coomalie resident arrived home in time to join us.
ON THE ROAD 