A few firsts on the first day - first post, first full self check-in at the airport with luggage, first free upgrade car rental, first time at The Big Pebble. It really is an awesome lump of stone.
A few firsts on the first day - first post, first full self check-in at the airport with luggage, first free upgrade car rental, first time at The Big Pebble. It really is an awesome lump of stone.
The early mornings in central Australia can be icy cold but well worth setting the alarm clock and donning a good jacket for a look at The Big Pebble as the dawn approaches and finally peeps above theRead more
This is my first time in NT (a short transit at Darwin airport some years back does not count). There are three things that stand out when first arriving in Alice Springs - the surrounding ranges, theRead more
Some shots from Alice Springs ...
We hired a car at fairly short notice. After the excellent service from Hertz at Ayers Rock (the airport uses this name, the big pebble is called Uluru), we used themRead more
The Ghan has been an iconic Australian rail journey for many years. Whilst it was once an epic trip with several legs with train changes and a variety of rail gauges en route from Adelaide to AliceRead more
Just nicked downstairs to the local cafe to kickstart the day. Next thing I know, I'm sipping a coffee in an outer suburban shopping center wondering how that happened. Never mind, as they say, happyRead more
A free day today - buses are free for seniors. Put our lives at risk doing the mangrove walk and boardwalk. Quite a relief to know that it's not the season for angry box jellies, just those peskyRead more
Did a short boat cruise on Yellow Water Lagoon near Cooinda, Kakadu. Quite a variety of bird life and crocs of course. Pretty awesome.
Brolgas, Jabirus, Whistling Kites, Rainbow Bee Eaters, awesome scenery. No wonder the aborigines have loved and cared for this land for tens of thousands of years. Crossing the East Alligator RiverRead more
Traveler ..... All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go ...