Wednesday 21st Feb: As it was the start of lent today, we have decided that we are going to give up chips for the weeks! Lets see how long this one lasts! We went to the super market to get our supplies for the Ghan journey. We bought pasta, tomato sauce, grated cheese and as a treat some chocolate fingers. We sunbathed outside when we got back although couldn't do it for long as it was too hot. We had a new room mate for the night, a rather large lady who...

Monday 19th Feb: Trying to budget on food now so this morning we had roll and cheese with and an apple for breakfast and lunch on the coach to Alice Springs. Before we left the rock we sent some postcards so please let us know when you receive them! The trip to Alice was ok but a bit boring as the view was desert for 5 hours, as you can see in the picture. When we arrived we noticed lts of aboriginals lived here and we were a bit apprehensive about going out. Ou...

Saturday 17th Feb: Today was our flight to 'Uluru' (Ayers Rock). Before we left we had a bit of a medical problem though as a lump had developed on the back of Soph's ear! Luckily there was a doctor on hand (Helen's husband) and so he looked at the growth and pescribed some medication. It was a rush to the airport therefore as we had to stop and pick up the medicine. We made it on time though after a bit of a stressful morning and we even managed...