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October 6th 2011
Published: October 6th 2011
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We have covered more than 4,700 kms since I last wrote, driving through some of Australia’s vast, dry terrain in temperatures generally exceeding 35 degrees (and the nights often don’t feel much cooler!)! The car drives have been long, at times a bit challenging, but, as a reward, we find ourselves today - by default, but more about that later - at a beautiful oasis, complete with pool and ele... Read Full Entry



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Alexa Marketos
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I am an Aussie who has been living in Johannesburg for the past 11 years, with my South African husband Paul and our three sons (Oliver, 9, William, 7, and Quinton, 4). Deciding that it was high time our boys got to see my country, we have decided to spend a year travelling around Australia and are currently somewhere in this beautiful land, in our caravan.... full info
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82. The Olgas too have beautiful colours, despite being a different type of rock82. The Olgas too have beautiful colours, despite being a different type of rock
82. The Olgas too have beautiful colours, despite being a different type of rock
83. Hiking through The Olga's Valley of the Winds83. Hiking through The Olga's Valley of the Winds
83. Hiking through The Olga's Valley of the Winds
84. Despite being a longer hike than expected, Quinn gives The Valley of the Winds the thumbs up84. Despite being a longer hike than expected, Quinn gives The Valley of the Winds the thumbs up
84. Despite being a longer hike than expected, Quinn gives The Valley of the Winds the thumbs up
85. The Valley of the Winds85. The Valley of the Winds
85. The Valley of the Winds
86. It is amazing how tenacious the Aussie flora is, growing even on top of this rock86. It is amazing how tenacious the Aussie flora is, growing even on top of this rock
86. It is amazing how tenacious the Aussie flora is, growing even on top of this rock
87. Quinn has taken to climbing, to be like his father, but he tends to just take off without letting anybody know and Paul has to scramble to catch up to him87. Quinn has taken to climbing, to be like his father, but he tends to just take off without letting anybody know and Paul has to scramble to catch up to him
87. Quinn has taken to climbing, to be like his father, but he tends to just take off without letting anybody know and Paul has to scramble to catch up to him
88. Meanwhile, William does what he does best, fossicking wherever he can88. Meanwhile, William does what he does best, fossicking wherever he can
88. Meanwhile, William does what he does best, fossicking wherever he can
89. Oliver gives a feeble attemot at fossicking, but it is just way too hot for him89. Oliver gives a feeble attemot at fossicking, but it is just way too hot for him
89. Oliver gives a feeble attemot at fossicking, but it is just way too hot for him
90. The East Macdonnell Ranges' Corroborree Rock90. The East Macdonnell Ranges' Corroborree Rock
90. The East Macdonnell Ranges' Corroborree Rock
91. The gorge at John Hayes where we ended up swagging91. The gorge at John Hayes where we ended up swagging
91. The gorge at John Hayes where we ended up swagging
92. Hiking through the gorge - note Oliver's desperate bid to keep the flies off92. Hiking through the gorge - note Oliver's desperate bid to keep the flies off
92. Hiking through the gorge - note Oliver's desperate bid to keep the flies off
93. Having a rest in the gorge93. Having a rest in the gorge
93. Having a rest in the gorge
94. Me94. Me
94. Me
95. On top of the gorge95. On top of the gorge
95. On top of the gorge
96. Quinn crawls into Paul's tent for his morning ritual96. Quinn crawls into Paul's tent for his morning ritual
96. Quinn crawls into Paul's tent for his morning ritual
97. A very happy Oliver in his swag97. A very happy Oliver in his swag
97. A very happy Oliver in his swag
98. William has discovered reading, and reads everywhere!98. William has discovered reading, and reads everywhere!
98. William has discovered reading, and reads everywhere!
99. Paul comes to help rescue some people who got stuck after trying to rescue a group of Japanese tourists who thought they could go off road in their campervan99. Paul comes to help rescue some people who got stuck after trying to rescue a group of Japanese tourists who thought they could go off road in their campervan
99. Paul comes to help rescue some people who got stuck after trying to rescue a group of Japanese tourists who thought they could go off road in their campervan
100. The battle of the 4x4s100. The battle of the 4x4s
100. The battle of the 4x4s
101. A deceptively dry river bed in the East Macdonnell Ranges101. A deceptively dry river bed in the East Macdonnell Ranges
101. A deceptively dry river bed in the East Macdonnell Ranges
102. The East MacDonnell ranges102. The East MacDonnell ranges
102. The East MacDonnell ranges



7th October 2011

Megann
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Alexa, your photographs are just too beautiful and I so enjoy reading about your adventure. Are you going to be able to tear yourself away from it when the time comes? I am not so sure I could if I were you. You are so lucky to be spending such quality time with your four boys! Please say hi to Paul for me and tell him to have a great time in NZ. He may bump into Rod - he has decided that he has to go too!

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