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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