UPDATES FROM COOBER PEDY

COOBER PEDY 9 - 10 OCTOBER Saturday morning we decided to follow the first few stages of the Coober Pedy Heritage Trail. THE OLD CEMETERY Our first stop was the First Cemetery. Our guide referred to the the "colourful account of the first burial in 1921". I was concerned to see a discarded wig that … Continue reading UPDATES FROM COOBER PEDY

DAY 116: COOBER PEDY VIA MARLA FROM KULGERA

FRIDAY 8 OCTOBER 2021 Home is now at the Big 4 Stuart Range Outback Resort at Coober Pedy. On Wednesday morning Rosie and I said our farewells to Kulgera and the Northern Territory, before joining Norm and continuing on our southerly ambles to the border with South Australia.. It was only 180 kms of mostly … Continue reading DAY 116: COOBER PEDY VIA MARLA FROM KULGERA

DAY 114: KULGERA ROADHOUSE (THE LAST PUB IN NT)

WEDNESDAY 6 OCTOBER 2021 Today the time has come to say farewell to Alice. Norm set out our itinerary for the drive down to the York Peninsular in South Australia. Before I tell about today's ambles I need to tell you about our last big adventure in Alice Springs. Last Monday, 4 October, we returned … Continue reading DAY 114: KULGERA ROADHOUSE (THE LAST PUB IN NT)

DAY 110: ALICE SPRINGS UPDATE

SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY TO HENRY JAMES AUSTIN We have just enjoyed sharing in celebrating Henry's first birthday on face time. It was so nice to be able to join in wishing him a happy birthday. Rena had baked him a most amazing birthday cake in the form of a guitar. 2 GORGES … Continue reading DAY 110: ALICE SPRINGS UPDATE

DAY 106: OWEN SPRINGS RESERVE – Lawrence Gorge

TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER Norm's son, James suggested we visit this area, as well as the Trephina Gorge in the East Macs. He told us that back in 2017, he had published a research paper in the Australian Journal of Earth Sciences following work he and his team undertook, studying the structure and tectonic history of … Continue reading DAY 106: OWEN SPRINGS RESERVE – Lawrence Gorge

DAY 104: THE EAST MACDONNELLS

SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2021 Today we ambled into the East Macdonnell Ranges, which we last visited in May 2005, following our epic crossing of the Simpson Desert. Below is a brief clip of our drive out to Ruby Gap Gorge starting about 4.42 seconds into the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV0uHPMuCeY&list=PLQyixiWpuCSZgMBFlEecWl9Pho3h6IuEL&index=9 This time we explored only as far … Continue reading DAY 104: THE EAST MACDONNELLS

DAY 96: ALICE SPRINGS

18 SEPTEMBER 2021 We are already about 1400 kilometres south from Coomalie Farm. After a cuppa and a muffin with James, Denise, Richard, the dogs and Musky the Duck, MuskyConan ... we waved our last farewells and drove out the gates towards the Stuart Highway. Denise sent me a short clip she made of our … Continue reading DAY 96: ALICE SPRINGS

DAY 91 FINAL COOMALIE UPDATE

MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2021 The temperature has been rising steadily the whole time we have been here. The last few days have been very hot and the humidity levels are rising too. I have been very grateful to have access to the plunge pool and I don't mind having to share it with Chinner and … Continue reading DAY 91 FINAL COOMALIE UPDATE

DAY 87: IN COOMALIE STILL

9 SEPTEMBER 2021 Last Friday Norm and I popped up to the Coolalinga Shopping Centre, for the usual top up of supplies. Before heading back we paused for lunch during which Norm managed to dislodge one of his front teeth whilst munching on a Ham & Cheese Croissant! Just as we were wondering where we … Continue reading DAY 87: IN COOMALIE STILL

DAY 77: COOMALIE UPDATE

TUESDAY 31 AUGUST 2021 Last Sunday after church, Denise and I joined some of the Church members for a meeting and lunch at the Batchelor Butterfly Farm. I didn't get to see the butterflies, however the owner, Chris was a very entertaining and eccentric man who entertained us with his banter. The pink and white … Continue reading DAY 77: COOMALIE UPDATE