The Fox is on the Run

19/07/2022

The Last Post.
Will add the final numbers tomorrow.
And, tomorrow should see us (Me, Dylan, and the Caravan) back home.
My trip would never have happened without the support of Jane. Very few wives or partners would let that happen. So, thank you Babe. It was above and beyond.
Thank you to Timothy and Lauren. You didn’t know you were inspiring me, but you were. You were also there the whole way through the planning of it, encouraging me every step of the way. A big shout out to Bill, Laurens Dad. When the wheels of this endeavor were falling off, literally, you got me sorted and on the way.
And a big thank you to all who followed my journey. Your ‘likes’, ‘loves’, and ‘comments’ meant so much to me every day.
Favorite caravan parks. Shoreline at Port Augusta. Great spot and everything worked. Also, Nhill Caravan Park. Stayed both ways. Quiet, overlooks a park and they set the bar high for the amenities.
Also, close. Wilcannia. Stop 6. A little gem. Didn’t feel like a caravan park but a picnic spot. Backed up on the Darling River. Had the weather been warm I would have stayed there for days. Quiet and serene.
Looking back, what will I think of first?
Driving into the Northern Territory from Queensland. The incredible vastness of the sky and red earth. A picture repeated often on the way down into South Australia.
A hill outside Broken Hill, The Living Desert and Sculptures. I don’t have the words for how it made me feel. The world looked so big standing there and I felt so small.
Winton Rodeo. OMG. It was outrageous and fun.
Simpson Gap, near Alice Springs. So very beautiful. And able to share being there with Jane.
And of course, Goanna.
Man Made?
‘The Stockmans Hall of Fame’ at Longreach. Magnificent and classy. Did not expect that.

Why did I go, what was I thinking?
It was crazy, it was scary, it was fun, it was confronting, and times it was hard, and it has also changed the way I think about many things. But isn’t that just what we do. Now time to make some plans for the next adventure. The next one with Jane.
So, thank you all again. Cheers. Elwyn.

19/07/2022

Fact.
Driving the last leg, Fox on The Run came on the radio. I must have driven 10 klm with a smile on my face.
It's been a Privilege.

19/07/2022

Stop 27. Home.
Trip Klm 362. Total Klm 7301.

18/07/2022

Stop 26. Nhill (Victoria) Wergaia Country.
Trip Klm 441. Total Klm. 6939

14/07/2022

Stop 25. Blyth. Kaurna Country.
Trip Klm. 189. Total Klm. 6448.

13/07/2022

12/07/2022

I would be happy to recommend this place. Anyone heading West. On the shores of The Spencer Gulf and just 2 minutes from town.

12/07/2022

Stop 24.Port Augusta. Nukunu Country.
Trip Klm. 286 Total Klm. 6259.

11/07/2022

What I said about Coober Pedy. I take it all back. Glendambo. Party time not. Also, the first overcast sky in over 2 months. ☹️

11/07/2022

Stop 23 Glendambo. Kokatha Country.
Trip Klm 254. Total Klm 5973.

10/07/2022

After defaming the place, I should say the night sky is still pretty good.

10/07/2022

If you ever wonder what the end of the world looks like, come here. OK, a bit harsh. But this town does not have a blade of grass and many of its inhabitants live underground. Look closely and you can see the ventilating shafts of the homes. Opals are mined here.

09/07/2022

Stop 22. Coober Pedy. South Australia.
Kokatha Country.
Trip Klm. 488. Total Klm. 5619.

09/07/2022

Hello South Australia. Good to see you again.
Thank you NT. It was very special.

08/07/2022

Carlotto, probably named after the one we all know because of the long eyelashes.
And Max from Horsham. Travelling slowly with his wife. Living in a tent and enjoying life.

08/07/2022

Stop 21. Eridunda Roadhouse.
Luritja Country.
Trip Klm 200. Total Klm 5131.

05/07/2022

It was All Brilliant. Made so much better by my wife getting up here. Jane Davies.

05/07/2022

Alice Springs Wrap. (Tuesday 5th)
Jane and I went to Anzac Hill, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, halfway to Santa Teresa, (the ‘road’ beat us). The Beanie Exhibition, several Galleries, the Casino, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, and Todd Mall.
I also got to The Telegraph Station, The Old Ghan, The Transport Museum, The Museum of Central Australia, The Kookaburra Memorial, The Central Australian Aviation Museum and bought some thing warm to wear when it’s almost time to leave.
Goanna Thursday night and back on the road on Friday. And hanging.

01/07/2022

July 1st 1978 the Northern Territory became self governing. Prior to it was governed by the ACT. Australian Capital Territory. Or Canberra. Now, every July 1st is a public holiday. It's morphed into 'Cracker Day'. The one day of the year you can buy fireworks. 😉 There are bangs everywhere, but tonight I believe it goes nuts. Expectations are high.

30/06/2022

Still in Alice.
Before I arrived the intention was to stay just over a week. By the time I leave it will be nearly 3. I like the place and the weather is ok. But next Thursday night, legendary Rock group, Goanna are playing here and I have a ticket. Between now and then, there is a lot I want to see and do. Will post some images before I leave.

24/06/2022

I have been very lucky with some of the amazing places I have seen. Today added to that list. Stunning.

20/06/2022

Anzac Hill

20/06/2022

Anzac Hill

19/06/2022

Stop 20. Alice Springs. Arrernte Country.
Trip Klm 194. Total Klm 4931.
I am in 'The Alice'. Plan on staying until the end of the month.

18/06/2022

Stop 19. Ti-Tree Roadhouse.
Anmatyerre Country
Trip Klm 315. Total Klm 4737.

17/06/2022

Dusk in a caravan park. It's become my favorite time of the day. It's so quiet and peaceful.