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February 28, 2004

Whew, SOOOOO busy

I've been on the go for days. Today is the first day I've been able to actually get to a PC and write.

Last time I blogged, I was in Coober Pedy. The next stop (if I remember correctly) was Uluru, which is a sacred meeting place of the Aboriginal people. Some people climb the rock, but I didn't because it's really hard, and well, the Aboriginals would prefer if you didn't. It's a stunning sight and I was able to see several sunrises, as well as sunsets over Uluru, and the other impressive sight, Kata Tjata (otherwise known as The Olgas). The place gets completely mobbed and you have to fight for a spot to take a crap photo.

At Uluru we camped at this very posh campground where there was even a swimming pool. Rock on. I don't know how they do it though, the pool was freezing!!! You would figure in the middle of the desert, in full sunlight, it'd be scorching, but no.

After hearing the phrase "wakies wakies!!!!" from Adam the driver/guide (who rocks btw) at 4:30am, I wanted to beat myself with my own arms. All during the nights, I slept somewhat uneasily because I kept hearing "things" so waking up before the asscrack of dawn was a bit rivetting. As it turns out, Danielle, the British bird in the tent next to me, got a nasty centipede bite and is now still in pain three days later.

Next up was a ride to Kings Canyon for a strenuous walk. This is one of the place Priscilla Queen of the Desert was filmed and Jan, a wacky Belgian, got himself all tarted up for the event with full makeup and nail polish. It's amazing how much attention a guy in drag will get from girls!!! See my other recent post to see both Adam and Jan.

What else.... we cruised into a small area yesterday afternoon and got to see a piano playing and singing dingo. Very odd....

Finally, last night the crew rolled into Alice Springs after a long day. To celebrate the night, a group of us went out on the town and got completely obliterated, myself included. I was shaking my ass all over dancefloors here in this MASSIVE metropolis. Poor Adam got himself really drunk and is still hurting today. However, the highlight of the night for me was seeing Jan getting phyisically molested by a LARGE Aboriginal woman. She was absolutely massive. His girlfriend looked on, fearing for his safety.

Today has been a day of rest- so that's what I'm off to work on. Doing nothing because starting tomorrow I have a crazy life again!!!

Posted by Claudia on February 28, 2004 11:55 PM
Category: Australia
Comments

Wowie!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zowie!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your adventures are amazing. I'm glad because the next time a LI wasp comes your way, you'll be the EX-TERMINATOR. Keep on keeping on.
Lots of news, will write. Love you.

Posted by: Mom on February 29, 2004 08:18 AM

BTW Stephanie----My father spoke of the skulls chapel. Since he spoke Portugese, he read the inscriptions at the church. He said that the translation was, "Here are our bones waiting for yours." Creepy, for sure.

Posted by: Mom on February 29, 2004 08:21 AM



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