Though the Alice to the Devils Marbles

Beautiful sunrise this morning  at Rainbow Valley...very cold again overnight. Broke camp and headed through Alice Springs after a quick top up for supplies and the obligatory toilet stop. Just a note on the supplies. We are rationed at two pieces of fruit per day each, this makes 70/week!!!!!!! ouch.
Arrived safely at the Devils Marbles. Had a good look around and the boy's had a lesson on erosion and weathering. Cooked some nice steak on the fire....with my new fish griller. Just testing it for later!!!! Lots of campers here but plenty of room for everyone. Saw two dingoes on the way out in the morning. Was asked again..."what type of car is that"
Did you know dingoes will eat fish?

Heading North

Turned Right at Port Augusta and north up the Stuart Highway. A fairly long day today and set camp just south of Coober Pedy. Really cold overnight maybe 3-4 deg. Went into Coober for fuel. The boys love Coober Pedy and asked if they could do the "mine tour" they did years ago. Made it to the border and onto Rainbow Valley. Beautiful sunset there and a really great campsite. We had been past a few times and not gone in the 28km corrugated track, but actually well worth it. Got asked for the first time "what type of car is that".

Did you know that Port Germein Jetty was 1680m in length when completed in 1883

Driving out the back gate

Finally in range now....Left Kapunda on Friday and headed for Port Pirie. Spent two nights with my Sister Chub, brother in-law Gil, Patrick and Ellen. Watched Patrick and Ellen play 2 games of hockey each, was great to see them in action.

The night before the first day

Well, tonight will be the last night in our house for four months as we leave on our adventure tomorrow. The map attached is one Lachlan took to his class for his news last week. While we don't have exact plans for where we are going this map will give you an idea on the areas we will be travelling to. The total distance could be somewhere around 14,000-16,000km.
Today, after a slow start due to a send off by some good friends, we met the boy's teachers. They all have work to complete and will have to send in on the way around. Plus Samuel and Toby have online classes three times a week. These of course will depend on where we are and if we have a mobile connection.
The Double Dragon (SSangyon - english translation) is nearly packed just some smaller things like books, some games and ear plugs for the kids still to go! Thanks also to the KPS for the lovely care pack. This will come in handy I'm sure.

Our next post will be on the road somewhere between here and Alice Springs. Maybe I will need the ear plus for the next few days.

I might send a quick pic of ute and our home for the next four months tomorrow.........

Toby and Lachlan testing equipment for a visit to Ningaloo Reef

The boys saw the goggles being read for packing. Thought they would give them a try!!! very funny