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66 Uluru 22!
Cindy Bennett, Member #4170
Our 5 week Uluru ’22 trip is now over and it was an excellent trip away and not only because we avoided the wet SEQ weather. Only one wet riding day leaving Carnarvon Gorge was had, and a slight shower heading down to Port Lincoln which is hardly worth mentioning. We had all our camping gear but only camped 4 nights in the 5 weeks - 2 at Cane Toad Rally at the start of the trip and 2 at Lawn Hill Gorge. I boldly did something I hadn’t done before - listen to audio books while riding - the long straight roads of South Australia prompted this boredom saver (Both “Bossy Pants” by Tina Fey and “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler were finished - and highly recommended by the way!) Duncan is writing up the trip in more vivid detail, but for me the highlights were: Carnarvon Gorge glamping - even though rainy we managed one good walk to the Amphitheatre. Undara Lava Tubes, staying in a railway carriage. The Gulf Country of North QLD - the grilled Barra at Criterion Hotel in Normanton will be long remembered! A revisit to Alice Springs and pleased to see positive changes in the town 30 years on. Uluru, especially riding a pushbike around the base - best way to get up close. Coober Pedy, staying in an underground motel room. Port Lincoln, a bustling remote little town with awesome seafood and a great vibe. Clare in South Australia to sample some very fine wines. Catching up with son Tim and our adorable grandkids in Canberra! Spectacular Japanese Gardens at Cowra NSW. So here are a few of my favourite pics from the trip.
Devil’s Marbles, NT
