Arrived at Alice Spings in the heart of the Australian outback - the flight from Melbourne just went over miles and miles of nothing that really brought home the huge size of the country. The largest ranch in the area is the size of Belguim! It had rained before we arrived but as can be seen from the photo of the Todd River it had not made even a dent on the dry riverbed. It was 38 degrees in the shade. Visiting Alice Springs was an experience and see the Royal Flying Doctors visitors centre and museum was quite nostalgic as it was just like the childhood memories of the TV programme of the same name from our childhood. However, the town had an overall air of futility and quiet desperation - a bit of a one horse town apart from the tourist spots. It must be the heat and sheer distance from anywhere else that wears peoples spirits down. Did the required trip to Ayres Rock which from one angle looks just like Homer Simpson lying down. Again very hot and also an 1100 kilometre round road trip from Alice Springs but had to be done.
Arrived at Alice Spings in the heart of the Australian outback - the flight from Melbourne just went over miles and miles of nothing that really brought home the huge size of the country. The largest ranch in the area is the size of Belguim! It had rained before we arrived but as can be seen from the photo of the Todd River it had not made even a dent on the dry riverbed. It was 38 degrees in the shade. Visiting Alice Springs was an experience and see the Royal Flying Doctors visitors centre and museum was quite nostalgic as it was just like the childhood memories of the TV programme of the same name from our childhood. However, the town had an overall air of futility and quiet desperation - a bit of a one horse town apart from the tourist spots. It must be the heat and sheer distance from anywhere else that wears peoples spirits down. Did the required trip to Ayres Rock which from one angle looks just like Homer Simpson lying down. Again very hot and also an 1100 kilometre round road trip from Alice Springs but had to be done.
Good pictures - did you take them or buy them!!!
ReplyDeleteI understand your thoughts - I reckon the environment shapes the people.