We visited Simpson’s Gap on the way from the airport in Alice Springs to the townsite. The gap is a gap in the West MacDonell Ranges, a very long mountain range in this desert-like environment in the centre of Australia.
It’s a lovely environment, including a small colony of rock-hopping wallabies. I loved the colours of the rocks and the grass and the sky, reminding me of the wonderful paintings of Albert Namatjira which I first saw in my childhood. As it is fairly close to town, there was a school excursion there: I always admire teachers who have the courage to take their students out of the classroom, as I know it’s always difficult.
Love your photography Barry but especially enjoy reading your stories and comments! Very exciting! I look forward to reading of your travels in Japan.
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Thanks Cherrie! I’m looking forward to Japan as well.
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Thank you Barry for sharing your travels
Your “debut” blog is ,as expected ,well written and so interesting .
I’m afraid I couldnt do the Japanese Capsule accomodation !!!
It would be too claustrophobic for me .
There are some in Singapore , I believe .
Looking forward to further writings
Gen xx
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Thanks Gen. It wasn’t really claustrophobic at all. I rarely stand on my bed at night anyway!!
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