Yesterday's blue skies and sunshine all gone and replaced by cloud and rain! Again! It was extraordinary that the one day we could see Cradle Mountain was the best day to do so!
After packing up we walked the Leven Canyon circuit. The first bit was OK, a short uphill walk to a platform, hundreds of metres up, perched out over the Leven R…
Once again, here we go. This year we are staying in our own country to explore some of the Red Centre. Our challenge is the crossing of the Simpson Desert which we will do, not just once, but twice. Firstly we head across from west to east along the French Line from Alice Springs to Birdsville. After a day to catch our breath, buy a few fresh supplies and wash the red dust from our clothes, bodies and truck, we will head back into the desert heading north along the usually dry Hay…
Once again, here we go. This year we are staying in our own country to explore some of the Red Centre. Our challenge is the crossing of the Simpson Desert which we will do, not just once, but twice. Firstly we head across from west to east along the French Line from Alice Springs to Birdsville. After a day to catch our breath, buy a few fresh supplies and wash the red dust from our clothes, bodies and truck, we will head back into the desert heading north along the usually dry Hay River where a GPS will be an essential tool to keep us on the track.
Our new home for the next couple of months will be Betty, our 4-wheel-drive dual cab truck with a camper on the back. We've worked at getting it as comfortable as possible while having the flexibility to go just about anywhere we want. Exciting times ahead.
Ian Gunn
Tremendous - we plan to head west and the Simpson with Camper in May. Many thanks . We camper along the Hay rives a few years ago with the Aust Geographic Scientific ex. Ian
marcelle hoddle
following your amazing trip of places I will most probably not get too so it is interesting to get such detail from you both.Have a great trip sue and Russ.
Greg & Yvonne
Enjoyed the pictures- I have some very similar ones. Hope the Hay River Trip has gone well. It's taken days to get the red sand out of the car- plus a few repairs! The Simpson, on reflection was a great trip with great company.
Kerry
Sounds like a fantastic adventure. I read this seated on the edge of my chair and urging the car up the dunes. You write very well Sue and it sounds like the driver is pretty clever too. A good team. I can't wait to hear some of the "side stories" on your return.
Ian Gunn Tremendous - we plan to head west and the Simpson with Camper in May. Many thanks . We camper along the Hay rives a few years ago with the Aust Geographic Scientific ex. Ian
re: The Simpson Desertmarcelle hoddle following your amazing trip of places I will most probably not get too so it is interesting to get such detail from you both.Have a great trip sue and Russ.
re: Stonehenge, Jundah and WindorahGreg & Yvonne Enjoyed the pictures- I have some very similar ones. Hope the Hay River Trip has gone well. It's taken days to get the red sand out of the car- plus a few repairs! The Simpson, on reflection was a great trip with great company.
re: The Simpson DesertSomayeh beautiful ....
re: photo from 11 July 2013Kerry Sounds like a fantastic adventure. I read this seated on the edge of my chair and urging the car up the dunes. You write very well Sue and it sounds like the driver is pretty clever too. A good team. I can't wait to hear some of the "side stories" on your return.
re: The Simpson Desert