Late in the afternoon we pull off the road to head for a
free camp site. It’s the first dirt road for our new car/camper combo and
things go just fine. We arrive to find a group taking sunset photos before
heading off in their mini-bus. Then find we that we are the only ones left here.
A beautiful sunset lights us as we set up home for the night. There’s a bit of
wind about and no facilities but we aren’t too concerned. We just feel lucky to
have such a place to ourselves (it's the first and last time that we will camp completely alone for this trip).
A windy night makes for broken sleep and the
dark morning brings its own adventures. Let’s just say you can only imagine the
challenges that pre-dawn, coldest temperatures of the trip, 25 knot winds, tummy pangs and toilet needs
make. Enough said. Actually it was a bit funny. The new morning rewarded our efforts with a
stunning sunrise before a grey and wet drive on towards Alice Springs.
(Aunty
Fran and Uncle Pepe you could probably guess that we never did get around
to getting our own paint can…!)
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