This year though I will not be blogging on a regular basis, but as things happen and when feeling inclined. Yes, I know all a bit slack, but this year I intend to enjoy the holiday without the added pressure of doing the blog.
We started this adventure on July 8th and after hi-tailing it through to Alice Springs to catch up with Rob & Ruth (traveling friends from previous journeys), we then did a few weeks around the outskirts of Alice. South to Chambers Pillar, Rainbow Valley and Owen Springs. Then onto the East McDonnell Ranges and a trip out to Ross River, Arltunga, Hale River Homestead with a short, but very eventful trip into Ruby Gap.
Much of the time we have encountered John McDouall Stuart's exploits as he traversed the continent from South to North opening up the overland telegraph path and old Ghan Railway.
Kidman, Elder and other historical names have been constant in establishing pastoral connections here and even the name Grollo has become part of the country as Mr Rino Grollo owns Ross River Homestead these days!
Gold mines, garnets - not rubies as was once thought, other gem stones and valuable minerals have been encountered even doing some prospecting ourselves (see pictures of my find later in blog photos).
4WD in some interesting conditions; water crossings, rocks, sand to name some of it.
Then there are the cultural aspects to the trip with many rock carvings, Dreamtime stories and aboriginal legends to admire and respect.
All in all the trip has been great with some wonderful country hospitality, scenic sunsets and amazing views - may it all continue.
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