Day 40 of the trip. We are in Kings Creek Station, near Kings Canyon. We arrived here yesterday. I have a bruise on my left foot because as I was hammering a tent peg into the ground, a big ant climbed on my foot and I went to knock it off, forgetting that the hammer was still in my hand. Ummm, OUCH!!!
It is lovely here, so peaceful, so Aussie bush-like. Unfortunately for Kristy, there is a resident huntsman in the shower block (she has to deal with it being there if she wants to shower!). We saw a scorpion-type thing on the ground last night. Lots of creepy crawlies here!
The Kings Creek Station, where we are staying, is actually quite famous, and an episode of Australia Story (ABC I think) was done on Ian and Lyn Conway, the owners of the station. All their profits from the cattle and camel station, as well as the camp ground, souvenirs, food, etc, goes towards educating young / teenage aboriginal children. We went to a presentation by Ian Conway last night – he is so inspirational! Both of his grandmothers were full aboriginal, and he is so knowledgeable, and it is so moving – what he is doing for the kids.
We drove to Kings Canyon this morning, and did the base walk around it. They say it is like a mini Grand Canyon. We are going back tomorrow to do the rim walk. I think I might wet my pants in fear, but I am going to do it anyway. It looks pretty high! Hmmm, I guess I can always chicken out at the last minute. Must remember to take a book to read in case Kristy does the walk on her own.
Tonight we are going on a sunset camel ride – I think it is my first time on a camel, unless I was really drunk another time and don’t remember. However, this does not seem like a possibility, as I don’t think I have been near a camel and wine at the same time. Kristy tells me that I will have sore legs after the ride. I will let you know.
Oh... and we have made ‘travelling friends’! Who knew! Trent and Genevieve, who we saw in Woomera, and then in Coober Pedy, and then they camped next to us at Yulara. So we have now sat and broken bread together, and had a wine (or 20) together and heard each other’s life stories – fun! In fact, they are again next to us camping at Kings Creek Station, but that’s because we all arranged it this time. Last night I made my famous chicken pie for us all (homemade pastry and all!) and tonight Gen is making Carbonara for us. It is so nice to be getting to know them. We will probably also be seeing them in Alice Springs, but we are not sure when we are getting there because... we might... take part in ... a CAMEL MUSTER!!!!!!! Here at Kings Creek Station they are asking if anyone is interested because they need all the bodies that they can get. I think it might be exciting!
I did 40 pushups and 40 crunches (each side, so really is 80!) today. Woooo hoooo! My arms are looking stronger, as they should by now.
I gotta go. There is no mobile reception here, and there is only one computer to use for internet. Kristy and I are getting on that after the camel ride, or maybe tomorrow, and then I can post this blog, and the last one. Finally!!!!!
I am loving all this bush and rural-ness, but am also looking forward to seeing shops again, when we get to Alice.
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Hi Linda & Kristy,
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to read your postings and to share your travels with you. Most of all, it sounds like you are both having fun and are safely getting around the country and learning about it too.
I've had my partner here for three weeks so we spent much time driving in Victoria but only to the usual "must see" places; nothing like what you both are doing. It certainly is an experience that most Australians endeavour to achieve in their lifetime. Is that a fair assumption?
It must be nice to take off and see the country. Enjoy reading from you and learning too from your travels. Please take care and happy trails to you both.
Cathy.