This was no April Fool's Day, or was a it? The day was damp, fray, and misty...what else was new on this part of the tour?
Finally the rain subsided as we approached Devils' Marbles. Juno chose an extremely difficult set of rocks to climb and I did it...hiking shoes were a definite assist. A dingo was sleeping nearby and he just moved when buses or cars pulled away. Did you know dingoes howl but not bark?
Along our various pull offs, our stops brought us to small towns where Aborigines would be wandering around or sitting in parks, at roadside tables, etc. They are a lost people and are caught between two worlds.
Juno finally got us to Alice Springs and we stayed at a backpackers' place called The Haven. Fortunately we had a room with three single beds and private bath. We joined the group for dinner and then Pat and I decided to return to the room. We got lost! We were in an arrea where we were not supposed to be. Fortunately, an Aborigine couple asked if we were lost
and they actually escorted us back to the hotel. Needless to say we were a bit nervous but arrived safely. He asked for $5 but we told him we had no money. We quickly put our key card in the gate and closed it. Whew! Take note: know the address of your accommodation!
