Alice Springs, ready to ride again

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Another day off spending in Alice Springs. Last night, we slept along the Todd River again but on another spot closer to the city centre. This morning we packed up our stuff as usual. Then Antti and I waited next to the McDonald’s during the guys were picking up their camper van. I’ve forgot some names on the way but the two english school friends (both around David in red) are relocating a camper van as they found a job already and would not have the time to cycle there. The idea was to have breakfast in that huge box with 3 double bed but nothing worked out as we expected. The electricity did not work so they couldn’t boil water for their porridge. Finally, we came back to the basic way: we ate on the footpath right front of the van haha :-) Their could use their stove which was much easy. After 20 months spent on the road, it’s hard to change a lifestyle :-)

Alice Springs, wandering around with 5 other touring cyclists I met yesterday

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Last night was finally good as we camped along the Todd River. They all pitch their tent onto the river bed but I heard it’s not the best idea. It can rain 100km away and this river will flood suddenly. Anyway, it might happens sometimes only and we are on the dry season now but I did not want to risk anything so I’ve slept on the river bank. Antti is travelling with a Hammock and used to have a tent as well. I like the idea very much!

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Watarrka > Alice Springs (by bus)

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Third and last day of this very nice Emu Run Tour. As usual, we moved at 6am from the campsite and drove directly to Watarrka (Kings Canyon). We did the 3 hours ring walk which is again, different from Uluru and Taka Tjuta. There is about 500 steps to start then we stay onto the top almost all the time. That way we enjoy the view of the landscape several times. Finally we drove back to Alice Springs where I will spend another night in the backpacker and get my stuff back.

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Alice Springs > Uluru (by bus)

Because I’m waiting for my new hub and new credit card to come, I’ve booked a three days tour to visit Uluru (Ayers Rock), Taka Tjuta (the Olgas), and Watarrka (Kings Canyon). That way, I keep visiting around even if I would love to cycle their. That tour is good because it includes everything: Accommodation, luggage storage and food. We also camp under the stars in swags and light a fire each night. Let’s start the visit!

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Alice Springs, goodbye the team!

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Today the team and myself split. They start their trip towards western Australia and Tomorrow early morning I will be on a three days tour with “Emu Run Tour”. The package includes two nights in a backpacker and a luggage storage. So tonight I’m sleeping in a real bed which is unusual. Then I will leave my bike at the backpacker and visit Uluru, Kata Tjuka and watarrka by bus. This is gonna be different and certainly great.

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