Then after we quick stopped home so JASON could change his shorts we were off on the hour ride through the outback to ellery water hole. The scenery is gorgeous with rolling mountains of sand dunes and desert oaks. After a couple fake turn offs we made it. We set up camp on the sand and just enjoyed the peace and quiet of the middle of no where and had great conversation. After about a half hour a couple families came to enjoy the freezing cold water of the nearest water hole to Alice springs.
About 215 we started our track back jamming out to mine other than HANSON (okay and some other classic songs). Stopped at flynns grave to soak in the last of the outback before Jason brought me to the airport.
Walked in, and overheard the baggage drop dude tell the guy I front of me the plane is delayed. Just kidding! Three more hours to enjoy Alice! Dropped my check bag and Jason and I headed to the casino for dinner. Ordered the fish and chips and he had a hamburger and chips. Cheers over a cider and enjoyed a few more hours of hot dry Alice springs. At 645 we left for the airport where Jason dropped me off and I grabbed a complimentary powerade from the cafe and boarded the plane to find exit row window seat!! Score :-) except this time I got to say next to an older drunkard who passed his time on the delayed flight at the bar. You truly haven't traveled to Australia until you sit next to an aboriginal and a drunkard on a plane. Go me. Arrives in cairns and hopped an expensive cab (50$) to Matt's house. Greeted at the door and was out up in my own room. Waking up at 6 and he's bringing me downtown so I can get out on the barrier reef snorkel trip! Here's to no jellies!
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