My bus driver told me that he lived in Alice Springs for 10 years and for 7 of those years, there was no rain. I am here for 5 days and it’s raining cats and dogs. We’ve just had the most dramatic thunder storm. Now I am excited because we will cross the River Todd on the way to the airport this morning and it might have flowing water for the first time in 18 months. Outside my window, everything looks so fresh. Its funny how your perception of rain changes away from home.
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My fantasy of flying being just like hopping on a bus, came true today. I was supposed to fly from Alice Springs to Brisbane and take the coach to Hervey Bay. Instead, when I checked in at Alice Springs Airport, I was handed two boarding passes and my luggage was automatically checked through to Hervey Bay. Hopefully the airport is close to the ferry port and my luggage makes it all the way. I am due to catch the ferry this evening to Liann’s favourite place, Fraser Island.
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There was a bit of confusion over my travel arrangements today. All’s well that ends well. I arrived on Fraser Island 3 hours ahead of schedule. It is beautiful but more on that tomorrow.
Ann x
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Hi Ann
It seems funny to have rain in Australia, though I know it can cause a lot of problems when it comes
Nancy
Its seems even funnier that I should feel excited because it is raining! Ann X
Hi Ann,
Still really enjoying reading your blog. Don’t always go on the site but read the emails every day.
Looking forward to hearing about your thoughts on Sydney and meeting Karen and Teresa.
Keep adventuring (if thats a word!)
love Monica
Hi Mon. Good to hear that you are still enjoying the blog. I saw reference today to Kakadu National Park. I am not sure where it is but I don’t think that its on my schedule. Next time! I am going to email Karen with my schedule for Sydney. Its tight but hopefully we can meet up. I didn’t hear anything from Teresa. Love Ann x
I’m gone to tell my little brother, that he should also pay a quick visit this weblog on regular basis to take updated from newest news update.