Alice Springs

We decided to spend 4 nights in Alice Springs because there appears to be so much to do here.  We completed the 500kms from Kings Canyon to Alice by 2.30pm so we had a quiet afternoon in a fantastic caravan park (McDonnell Ranges Holiday Park).  The facilities are fantastic and we are all looking forward to the free pancakes supplied on Sunday morning.

The kids have been excited by every new caravan park as they got to play at a new playground (a prerequisite for any caravan park we stay at) and they weren't disappointed here as there was a massive jumping pillow to bounce on.

We were treated to a roast dinner ($11 each) at the Alice Springs Golf Course which was fantastic...although Charlotte had her heart set on Fish and Chips.  This was the last supper with Ma Ma and the first with Anne and Peter (and Lorraine and Graham and the McCallum's new friends Peter and Barb).  Peter was very proud of winning the NAGA (not a golfers arsehole) award in the golf competition as he got a free glove and free beer for the night!!

We farewelled Mama (much to the disappointment of the kids) and I took her to the airport after a whirlwind tour of the major sites in Alice Springs....and then continued onto the industrial estate to do a few sales calls for Tri-Fixx.

We stocked up the fridge again here in Alice which was much needed.  $340 later the Waeco and fridge were chockers and they wallet was significantly lighter.

We then did a quick trip out to the Desert Park and watched the bird show...which was a bit disappointing and had nothing on Healesville Santurary.  We had a quick look at the kanagaroos and the emu's (with eggs!!) and also the nocturnal area - where the animals were very difficult to spot.  William thought he was turning into a bird of prey!!

One of the highlights of the trip thus far was our day at the Camel Cup.  The kids had an absolute ball on the jumping castles, had their faces painted, had an ice cream and left with a little camel momento.  We thought the races camels were hysterical with some of the camels not doing what they were supposed to and turning around and running in the wrong direction.  A very unpredictable but very entertaining day which was enjoyed by all.