3 June 2007 – Alice Springs

The alarm went off at 7.00am but we had woken sometime earlier. The outside temperature was 2 degrees and there were a couple of patches of ice on the ground outside the motor-home.

After breakfast we departed for the Sunday Markets held in Todd Mall. We went with intention of purchasing some Aboriginal art. After about two hours, we had secured a framed painting, several small canvases, two bags, one piece of jewellery and a didgeridoo (for latter for our son). After finishing at the markets, we drove to Alice Springs Railway Station to have a look at the Ghan that had arrived shortly before. The Ghan was travelling south and was stopping for about 4 hours. We had a quick visit to Kmart and then visited Emily Gap and Jessie Gap where again we were blesses with wonderful scenery. Upon returning to Alice we visited the Old Alice Gaol which incorporated the National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame. “He” departed for fifteen or so minutes during this visit to photograph the Ghan as it departed heading south.

Final part of the day was a visit to John Flynn’s grave and finally Coles for a quick restock of the refrigerator. Steak and salad was served for tea. After tea we caught up with our son via video through MSN. Our son informed us that our grandson is trying hard to talk and he is in the process of cutting his 6th tooth.

Tomorrow we will have an early start heading south and then west to Kings Canyon.

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