Arrived in Alice Springs about 4pm this afternoon. We have been told not to walk around after dark even in groups because ... they have ..... teenagers here!! Hmm.. used to being warned about lions, hyienas, dingos... we have teenagers in England. Had a good camp fire last night after Ben cooked us our last leg supper. Sat around talking til 12.30am which is exceptionally late for this group. Slept in swags again next to the fire, although Ben slept in the kit...

Arrived in Alice Springs about 4pm this afternoon. We have been told not to walk around after dark even in groups because ... they have ..... teenagers here!! Hmm.. used to being warned about lions, hyienas, dingos... we have teenagers in England. Had a good camp fire last night after Ben cooked us our last leg supper. Sat around talking til 12.30am which is exceptionally late for this group. Slept in swags again next to the fire, although Ben slept in the kit...

Ayres Rock ...done!! Uluru, as it is now known (has been for last 25 years apparentlty), played our host to last nights sunset and this mornings sunrise. Celebrated the sunset with a bit of bubbly and about 3000 other tourists... bit of a bun fight to get a decent picture but still impressive. This morning we were up by 4.30 to get back in time for sun rise (no bubbly) . Same crowd there as last night but again still quite impressive. (just glad didn't hav...

Jet lag hmmm!!! Was in Melbourne for the start of the next part of the tour, Melbourne to Adalaide. Staying in a single room within the hostel. All sections of the hostel are locked and you can only access your particular area. So I was unable to get to the others staying in a dorm on the next corridor .... anyway. It was another early start, 6.45am in the foyer. I slept really well and was awoken by commotion outside, looked at watch...7.10am!!!! I packed...

Arrived in Melbourne this afternoon. Mad couple of days. Was in Snowy River County yesterday... playing snowballs with the last of the winter season... Then in the afternoon drove around the national park and came across "5" yes "5" dead horses strewn across the road. Apparently, wild horses are prevalent in the park and it has been known for them to be shot from helicopters. Our guide, Craig thought that may have been the case but it was...