22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
We are travelling to the Northern Territory for 17 days and celebrating my 65th birthday. John has been before when he was working for Tourism Australia, but it was more a work trip. I have neverЧитать далее
АвстралияState of New South WalesBotany BayMascotCurtin Reserve33°55’57” S 151°10’48” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
At the Airport and not crowded here today.
Hardly any people around so check in was good until it was time to bag drop, we had our usual issue with John's bag not being recognised, Qantas staff cameЧитать далее
АвстралияState of New South WalesBotany BayMascotCurtin Reserve33°55’56” S 151°10’50” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
On the plane and ready to fly. Up up and away.
Let the holiday begin.
Yeah, middle seat empty, glad we did not win the upgrade. Having 3 seats is better than business on a small plane.
АвстралияNorthern TerritoryAlice SpringsAlice Springs Airport23°48’7” S 133°54’12” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Looking out the window as we fly across Australia you can see how arid and vast Australia actually is the words of "I love a Sunburnt Country" comes to mind.
The area around the runway was a parkingЧитать далее
АвстралияNorthern TerritoryAlice SpringsAlice Springs Airport23°48’26” S 133°53’56” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Arrived in Alice Spring after a very easy flight. The airport is very small, so it is easy to get around, locate our bags and find a taxi.
АвстралияNorthern TerritoryAlice SpringsBilly Goat Hill23°42’3” S 133°52’37” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Alice Springs is a remote town in Australia’s Northern Territory, halfway between Darwin and Adelaide, both 1,500km away. It’s a popular gateway for exploring the Red Centre, the country'sЧитать далее
АвстралияNorthern TerritoryAlice SpringsPerta Hill23°41’30” S 133°52’36” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Straight from the airport we went to the rental place to collect our wheels and home for the next 8 days.
АвстралияNorthern TerritoryAlice SpringsPerta Hill23°41’32” S 133°52’39” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
After watching a short video on the do's and don'ts it is time to test this monster out. Ready, set, drive, first issue blinkers on the wrong side.
АвстралияNorthern TerritoryAlice SpringsRoss23°41’48” S 133°53’24” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Well that short drive was fun. Took John a little while to get used to driving the Apollo Van but all sorted now.
АвстралияNorthern TerritoryAlice SpringsRossMount Blatherskite23°44’2” S 133°52’10” E
22 августа 2022 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We are plugged in, unpacked and set up for the next 3 days. It is quite a good caravan park, lots of facilities. It's a shame it is so far away otherwise a great place for family holidays.
