Goin' Outback with Ray and his mate Gus

Ray still hasn't got his test results from the EEG back yet.
His school friend from the U.S. visited and Ray wanted to show him the Outback.
So, I went to do most of the driving.
Its too much for Ray.

Our Nissan Patrol runs on L.P.G. gas and petrol.
One runs out and we switch over to the other one.
Ray always thinks, we will make it to the next Service station, BUT, we ran out~
Always, carry a spare Petrol can.

Next our starter motor died, so leaving our vehicle to be repaired, we hired a substitute and were given a miners 4wd. It had a flashing light on top and a two way radio inside.

About Outback.... Cattle and sheep. Animals wandering on the highways, meaning having to stop and wait.
Droving, Hard work, Giro-copters, Road Trains up to six trailers long and the Flying Doctor.  

A country Homestead.  Wide covered veranda's protecting from the elements.

Devil's Marbals, Northern Territory.

The Ghost Gums (Tree) have white trunks that seem to glow at night and look spooky.
If you run you hand down the trunk the white comes off on your hands.

 Stopping for Petrol at a 'Station' (the name given for a huge property).
This was in the middle of nowhere. It had a sad, lonely petrol bowser sitting beside newer versions.

Gus liked the graveyard of old cars at this Homestead Station. 

Next stop, Aileron. Aileron is a welcome rest stop along the Stuart Highway offering meals accommodation and fuel, located close to Ryan Well Historical Reserve. Aileron Hotel and Roadhouse is located 132 kilometres north of Alice Springs and 370 kilometres south of  Tennant Creek. 

More to come, next post...