Hi again
Thankfully the pace of life here has slowed a little however Nancy has been wrestling with a flu and a persistent cough. She is feeling a little better after some time off this week although not 100% yet.
We have been enjoying clear cold nights with warm fine days.
Last Monday (August 1) we had the day off. Nancy was not feeling well so elected to stay home and have an easy day. PK and Bryan climbed the ranges to the south of Papunya. They rise approximately 650 metres above the surrounding plains.
PK enjoyed the day out however struggled with the spinifex.
The view looking to the north. Down on the plain in the centre of the photo is the community of Papunya, just beyond the airstrip - the line in the trees. In the distance on the left is Mt Wedge.
Bryan and PK on top looking west. Up there you get a real sense of the big blue central Australian sky, the wide, wide horizons and the big open spaces.
The view towards the east. On the horizon Mt Ziel and Mt Sonder can be seen. Alice Springs is about 230 kms in that direction beyond Mt Ziel. It was quite windy on top.
PK enjoying a break.
A Direct Haul fuel road train that delivered fuel last week. This unit carries 120,000 litres of fuel and has 86 tyres (plus spares). It is on the way back to Darwin after delivering fuel to communities as far as Kintore near the WA border. For those interested, this is a Mack 685 hp, 12 speed auto, tri-axle drive.
Near the bottom of the ranges there are some springs feeding into a creek. Lots of budgies hang around the water.
Just away from the creek the country quickly changes to rocks and spinifex, just the right place for this little fellow - a spinifex pidgeon.
With the sun low in the west the colour of the ranges change while highlighting the white trunked gums trees.
Evening reflections.
Some local flora with Mt Ziel and Mt Sonder in the background.
Until next time bless ya all.
Bryan and Nancy
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