I decided that it was time to wake up with the day. I wanted to start the 7km gorge hike early so that we could watch the sunrise from the summit of the canyon. My biggest fear was waking the morning dragon and unleashing her wrath when she found out that she was up before the sun. Gently, I woke the morning monster. To my surprise, there was no fight. Zoe was quite ok with it. Anyway we started the hike. It was super chilly outside but the ascending hike soon warmed us. It was an awesome hike. I enjoyed it more than the kings cannon hike. I thought it was longer and more strenuous but the scenery was great. We had to cross the canyon and climb a few rock faces which was awesome. We eventually got back to camp and Zoe whipped up 2 marvelous omelets filled with avo, capsicum, salami and yummie cheese. Man they were so good. We packed up camp and set off along the rest of the West MacDonnell ranges arriving in Alice Springs. The first camp we came to was completely chockers so we went to place called G’day Mate Tourist Park. They were also full but they managed to fit us into a spot just a little wider that the van itself and about 3 steps to the mens toilet, where the only thing that couldn’t be heard, was nothing. Zoe probably wants me to mention that at this stage I have been fairly grumpy. This was because on of the cv, joints sounded cracked to me and I was really shitty with the guys at Narrabeen Tyre Power for the shit job they had done on the wheel aligntment of the car. Anyway that said and done, we spent the rest of the afternoon updating the blog listening to music and reading mags. My impression of Alice. Well, it was what I expected it to be. It has a nice town center with a massive Woolworths, reasonable diesel prices and a lot of aboriginal people. I was absolutely knackered so I hit the hay in preparation of the mammoth task of tackling the Tanami road the following day. Enjoy the pics.
the beginning of the walk as the sun came up
who-ever doesnt know this by now... seriously!
A common sign out here... No liquor... No porn...
Simply stunning... Lara - Nic and I have decided we need to go on a cattle drive on horseback with you... What do you reckon? We were discussing this while walking through here as I reckon it might be a good exuse to see some more amazing scenery like this - z
hey guys! well done for reaching Alice! alot of driving huh? but well worth the effort,they say ''the proofs in the pudding'' and here the pictures are absolutely amazing..well done to you both! Delica is making you both very proud,am sure...thanks for updating us all..we very eager to know when you reach your final destination! good luck and keep safe! XOXOXOX
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