Alice to Erldunda

well, we said goodbye to Alice this morning, not so much a goodbye as a so long? (a corny mid 50's phrase)  we will be back. have been very impressed by the Alice. Moving on today.  we leave nice and early as far as the temp is concerned. Out of the park by about 9.20 and hit the road. I had already topped up the diesel yesterday, so it was really only a matter of packing up the camp. Under normal circumstances, i would be a lot more organised but with Collingwood playing in a semi and it coming through live, i had other things on my mind. i would usually dismantle the awning rafters, pack up the bbq and put the chairs in their travel bags before the morning came, BUT.....  Anyhow, all is history now, on the road and the EVER changing landscape seems to enthrall us with every turn. Changes between, riverbeds. grasslands and woodlands as well as the sandy areas incorporating salt pans as well, always changing, always grabbing your attention. Traffic is slow on the road today and we have wondered if the Road Trains have the weekends off because I am sure the number we meet must be minimal and I'm fine with that. We pause for a break at a monument for cannonball memorial. two officials and two Japanese competitors died here in 1994 doing what they all loved, no other details but I am sure they would be available. tragic circumstances I am sure, and I'm not gonna look for any more detail. we see bearded dragons on different parts of the road, traffic warning signs for kangaroos and a new one for camels. All the while, new messas come into view, rich in colour and the jump ups relatively close to the road look as if they have been placed there ever so carefully by a clever stonemasons hand but they were there before the masons, lovely stuff.