Geez we're excited campers this morning! Awaiting us as we woke (without alarm) and after packing the van, was the promise of a "must see" pub visit and a swim in the thermal pools of Mataranka! The van set up/pack up is becoming a slick well oiled machine now but to date have been only getting out the bare neccesities for our overnight stays. Between using the camp kitchens at caravan parks or the adjoining bistro/pub we have minimized the amount of cooking and...

Another dawn wake and pack up to head off embarking on our 2 biggest driving days to date. Our first destination is Alice Springs. Dawn gives us the amazing view of the unique landscape that surrounds Coober Pedy. With the sandy hills and mounds from the opal mines bursting through the red rocky desert soil it really seems that this is a world unlike no other. We soon re-commence our car game that began the day before ... Who can spot an animal first. The ru...