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Friday, July 11, 2008

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Day 8  - Wednesday 9th July

Rest day, explore Ayres Rock

 

Day 9 - Thursday 10th July

Yulara (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon

444km – 5hrs

 

Simon is coming good and rode from Yulara to Kings Creek Station.

The group spent the first night amongst the star and camped in the outback red bulldust.

The temperature over night was minus 3 degrees with a day temp of 21 degrees, some mean swing when you have the flu.

They woke up nice and early Thursday morning and headed for Alice Springs.

On the way while travelling down an outback direct road Gary had a spectacular fall on the red dust….Gary is suffering from a bruised rib but the tough American that he is, just said ‘god dam it!

The group are now a little apprehensive however they are getting ready for the treacherous Tanami track.

The support vehicle has been fitted with new Nobby tyres and all panniers on board the 4 wheel drive will be the order of the day to cross the Tanami.

David Young and Rob Ball are now with the group and Scott will be flying home to Melbourne tomorrow.

 

Will update you when we reach halls creek on Monday 14th July.

 

Keep on driving

Regards Simon

 

Day 10 - Friday 11th July

Resting up in Alice Springs getting ready for the treacherous, lonely and isolated route along the unsealed Tanami Track. The plan is to leave Alice around lunchtime tomorrow.

 

Day 11 - Saturday 12th July

 

Travel              Alice - Yuendumu      

                        296km – 3hrs

                        Accommodation – Camping

 

                        1st day in the desert

                        Fuel at Tilmouth 150km, then fuel at Yuendumu.

 

                        *Note Fuel Open

                        Mon-Fri 8.30am- 5pm

                       

                        Camping –  (permit required)

 

                        Need plenty fuel and water

 Posted 7/11/2008 2:56 PM - 42 Views
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