Alice Springs – Thursday

As usual click on an image in the mosaic to see a larger version with caption.

After a very cold night …

Ice formed at a dripping tap.

 

…. we went back to have a look in the Araluen Cultural Centre again.

Aboriginal ladies who know their culture

What nests can mean

“Nest” baskets

Check out Thorny Devil images online!

Next was to the shop for some supplies we’ll need when we head south tomorrow then we checked out the Olive Pink Botanical Garden. I have to say it was a disappointment, I think unless there is a council commitment to maintain attractions they eventually start to deteriorate when there aren’t enough people to carry on the vision of the originator. A lot of work had been done to create ponds and plant around them but they were closed.

Emu at the Olive Pink Botanical Gardens

Butterfy – a little tatty

Wallaby

White Plumed Honeyeater

After the Gardens we went to the old Telegraph Station which is very well maintained but at a cost. It’s a delicate balance to maintain.

Catering for Ghan train passengers. The Casino is the caterer.

Camels were in here last time

Old animal enclosure

Old tank

There was water here last time we visited