In the desert

Alice is looking amazing at the moment. A profusion of wildflowers and desert plants around the town and some wonderful birdlife. Vinnie keeps complaining how the birds are keeping him awake in the morning when he doesn't really need to be awake!!

We cycled out to the Desert park and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of getting to know the desert environment and the animals and plants of the region. We saw and heard some amazing birds and animals and the animal lover in Vinnie was in heaven. We stayed much longer than we had planned, so we decided to lash out & go to the Club for tea ( wouldn't have anything to do with the Bledisloe Cup would it?) I guess I've been spoiled over the past weeks by Vinnie's cooking, because after waiting in line for half an hour to place our order, it wasn't worth waiting for. It was one of the worst meals we've both eaten. And the Rugby result didn't improve things at all.

The weather here remains bleak, cold and quite windy. The Browns arrived to 11C and were quite surprised at how cold it was, they said it was warmer at home! We did a few jobs in town, picked up Charlie & Zelinda from the airport & ent back to the caravan park. We were sad to hear that Bob Delaney died. Vale Bob, a wonderful husband, father, teacher & mate. Zelinda had visitied him in hospital on Friday night before leaving, not realising how close he was to the end. Our thoughts are with his family.

Tomorrow we are driving out to the West McDonnell Ranges for some walking. We're all looking forward to that. Hope the weather improves.