Day 16: Alice Springs

After having a bit of a lazy morning we went to the Alice Springs Desert Park. We were very impressed at how well it was organised and presented. The park is set in three different enviroments, desert rivers, sand country and woodland habitat. You learn about the enviroment through an audio guide as you pass through the areas. As well as detailing the flora and fauna and recreating each enviroment you learn how Aboriginal people utilise the plants and animals of these habitats.

Once again it was a meltingly hot day. Afterwards we treated ourselves to a cold drink and a butter cookie in the shape of Australia in the park cafe, taking care not to get too comfortabe in the air-con.

Yesterday there were some frantic emails flying about regarding the whereabouts of my Aunt and Uncle who are currently touring Australia. I was told they were in Uluru and we had just missed them. I sent my Aunt an email and she replied to say they were in Alice Springs and were going to Uluru on Friday... how weird is that?! Oly and I went to their hotel and we had a wonderful time, and a wonderful meal. I still can't get over the coincidence.

Em

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