The Overlander Badge recipients were really pleased with themselves last night. Unfortunately I haven't got a good photo of the group but all had a good time. The day was relaxing with visits to the gorges and Desert Park, shopping, car washing and relaxing. We all got together for a barbeque dinner at the park and had a nice time. A big day tomorrow in the National Road Transport Hall of Fame parade.

The West MacDonnell Ranges were on the agenda today. There were many options. Ormiston Gorge, Serpentine Gorge, Standley Chasm, Simpons Gap and more. No matter what stops people did it was spectacular. Most of us caught up at midday at Standley Chasm where the sun was shining straight down at midday. We are heading off tonight to meet up with the Alice Springs Car Club who will be presenting the oldies with their Overlander Badges. The Chrysler and the Holden...

Most of the "old car" boys went to a mates workshop to organise a grease and oil change and general check over. The girls , plus Craig and Pete, met up at Adelaide House in the centre of the Todd Mall. It is the original hospital for Alice Spings and built by John Flynn - on the $20 note. We had an afternoon to do what we liked. Most ended up at the Thursday markets. Lots of food stalls! Very yummy food. The cover photo is from Anzac Hill looking back over A...

Those staying at Yulara had a very early start. Curtin Springs a bit later. All being prepared for a long days drive. Coffee at Erldunda and then a windy uphill drive to Stuarts Well. We have heard from Ian and he is driving around Alice Springs all fixed - great news. Grace had a helicopter ride, but the excitement was so much she slept for most of it!! Ayers Rock Resort was lovely with a good supermarket and shopping area. We trickled in to the Macdonnell...

Well, we thought the Holgates were the champions when they locked themselves in... That has nothing on this. Pete Chris and Rob are sharing a room. Rob got up early to go with Stu to watch the sunrise and go for a walk. He locks the door as as he leaves around 6am. Chis is hanging out to go to the toilet but thinks she will hang in a little longer in the warmth of the cabin, only to find she is now desperate! Oh no, she can't get out. You can't unlock the door...