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Mini naps
trying to get some sleep during out layover in Cairns. Working the night before was not a good idea!
I arrived in Alice Springs without any sleep the night before - too busy finishing up papers and working until 1am at the Cricketer's Club. The things I do for travel! So I was not in the best shape to start one of the most demanding trips of my life. Our trip included swims in gorges, hiking everyday, visiting spiritual sites of the local Aboriginal communities and of course dealing with the flies! My favorite part of the trip was seeing the stars every night. I have never seen so many constellations, shooting stars, or satellites. My least favorite part was the lack of civilized bathrooms - we're in the desert, not many large trees to hide behind - and washing our dishes in the dirt. Yup, sounds disgusting but we used the dirt from dried up river beds that, as our guides claimed, was sterile dirt and it actually did an incredible job. I'll tuck that piece of information away
The Luxury Suite
Jared, Jackie and I spent 9 nights together in this tent. And surprisingly did not get on one another's' nerves!
Our First Swimming Hole
The water was frigid and lord knows what lives in it, but we had a great time!
Ocre Pits
A sacred site to local Aboriginal people - the ocre is still used to make paints and for medicinal purposes.
Cold Coronas!!
4 days into the trip and after all that hiking and camping, this pit stop at Helen's Gorge was heaven
Jackie writing in her journal
Please notice the fly mask - necessary for anger management. The flies were vicious!
Palm Valley
I never thought I'd see PALM TREES in the Outback, but apparently they have been around for centuries. Who knew?
Australia's Flag
Map of Australia
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