Who turned off the heat!!!!!

Day 24

We headed off nice and early so we could stop in at Devils Marbles on the way. Rumour had it that there was a toilet nearby (not sure what got more attention!) The kids had a really great time climbing and exploring the rocks. The days keep getting colder and colder as we get further from Darwin. Not really looking forward to getting back to SA.

The rest of the trip to Alice was uneventful and we arrived safe and sound. Lots to do with restocking the food crates for the final leg of the journey, washing last nights dishes in warm soapy water and warm showers. Bliss! We also got to do a bit of last minute tourist shopping buying gifts for the family. Last night out on the town before we get home. We ate at the Memo (Alice Springs Memorial Club) which was a really nice place that had a games room for the kids!

Day 25

Woke to ice on the tent, car, fence, table and everything on the table including a cleaning cloth that was frozen solid. Had to wait a while to get going to get some sun on the tent to dry it out a bit before we could pack it up. The fence was so cold that as the sun hit it, it started steaming.

Today's destination was Mt Dare. Nearly had our plans thwarted again but our luck changed and one of the roads was open - although rather wet and muddy. Just how we like it. Drove down to Kulgera then across to Finke (Aputula Community), where they hold the Finke Desert Race, but there was not a sole in sight so we kept driving.

The Mt Dare Station is just 10km over the SA border and we hit there at sunset. After everything we've seen over the past three weeks - was great to see that SA is still as beautiful as the NT. Mozzies galore at the campground, and many other campers, so it was a pretty early night for me as a day in the dust got up my sinuses. Total km about 540km from Alice.