As I am writing we are waiting for our flight to Uluru (previously called Ayers Rock) and not a moment too soon. I don’t want you to get the wrong idea, we are having a good time on this trip (Darrin, our guide, has made sure of that) but Alice Springs is unbearable (heat and flies) but it hasn’t all been bad.
For example we had a fun time in town where we attended the gay pride parade. We even saw some police officers supportive of the movement and marching in the parade.
The cultural sights were hard to enjoy because of the intense heat and plethora of flies. I did have an interesting sighting in the shopping mall men’s bathroom.
A wee cockroach reminding me of my youth when I sold donuts with my dad.
Thanks to our travel-mate, Joan, I got this photo from the lady’s room.
We did manage to find a great place for ice cream. No matter how uncomfortable I am, a little comfort food helps to ease the pain. Speaking of comfort food we had a great meal at the hotel restaurant. It is called Hanunam and is billed as a Thai-Indian restaurant. Patrice had her favorite (Pad Thai) and I had lamb korma (an Indian dish). I hesitate to order lamb when in Los Angeles because it is tough to find good lamb in LA with tough being the key word. I thought that lamb is a big deal in Australia so I’d give it a try. When my dish arrived and I wasn’t given a knife I was very hopeful. When I realized I didn’t need a knife I was ecstatic. The dish was superb. I know you want to see pictures but I have a new camera and for some reason I can’t transfer the food photos. How about a picture of flies eating me instead?
Our flight from Alice Springs was short and very pleasant (that is if you don’t count the battle with the flies during the short walk from the terminal to the plane.) We did have some entertainment during the short walk when one of the other members of out tour group almost boarded the wrong plane. I think she might have had the right idea. She almost got on the flight to Brisbane (today’s high 88 degrees) when we landed at Uluru it was 105 degrees. Just when we thought we were leaving purgatory we realized that to the contrary, we had just arrived.
Soon after arrival we encountered flies that made number numbers in Alice Springs seem sparse. We need to get ready for our excursion to Uluru. I will check back with you tomorrow.
Robert Reiss Travel Blog and Other Ramblings 
Somehow I am not enjoying this part of the trip. I hate flies cannot stand lanb and find extreme heat unbearable. You are both very good sports. Hope it gets better immediately.
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I think Bill Bryson is your literary name. I am almost through with his book and the similarity in your writing styles is pronounced. I also just finished the section on Alice Springs and Uluru, so your timing for me on this was perfect. PS- I have been to Australia twice and always on the East and North coasts. Thanks to you (and Bryson), I will keep it that way.
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Hi!!!
I’m a bit behind in reading your blog because I was in the Bay Area for a wedding… Well, flies are annoying and I too hate the heat!!!! I also don’t eat meat. I think Ayer’s Rock – Uluru is supposed to be amazing but it depends on the time of year you are there! My brother enjoyed both places but in a different season. Love the sign in the women’s restroom !!! I have to go get Bill Bryson’s book! Thank you for sharing!!! You are a great writer !😄
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