It is no fun being squashed in a suitcase and stowed in the hold of an aeroplane for 2 hours, but I didn't want to miss a trip to South Australia and Lake Eyre. It was Ann's birthday trip and I wasn't going to miss it, so I climbed into Diane's suitcase and suffered being bent in half all the way to Adelaide and Pt Augusta. I was glad when we arrived and I could get out and have a good stretch and see all my old wrinkly friends again.
Happy birthday Ann! I was decked out as a tourist and ready for this trip.
The motel staff wouldn't give me a chair at Pt Augusta but at least it was cool on the floor.
I had a special place on the coach I had a good view out the front window.
I saw miles and miles of desert.
I had my walking shoes on ready for a walk on the salt pan of Lake Eyre.
Oh, no! It is too far away. I can't walk that far, why couldn't the silly driver drive us right to the edge of the lake.
Whoo Hooo! The next day we went up in a little aeroplane. I loved the view.
Hey look! Lake Eyre has water in it.
Wow! The water is pink.
While the wrinklies went for a walk in the desert, I checked out the pilot's seat. You know I reckon I could fly this plane.
Now let me see. Mmmmm yep, I can do it. Here we go!
See I got everyone back to Marree safely. Can you see the little town in the distance.
I was looking forward to a nice cup of tea.
I had to hang around while the wrinklies went on a town tour. It was too hot for me so I stayed in the cool donga.
The next day we were going to Wilpena Pound. This is a bit boring driving through the desert I might just have a little nap. No, I can't sleep because I'm a bit hungry. I wonder if I can find Ann's Chocolate stash.
Oooops! I got sprung helping myself to the chockies. Now my arms have been stuffed into the elasticed seat pocket so I can't get into the chockies again. I have to wait until after dinner. Pah!
Before dinner we walked to the top of Wilpena Pound. Everyone was huffing and puffing.
I had to have a little lie down when we got back. I need some food!
Finally, I get some dinner and dessert. I ate it all so now I can have a chocolate or 2 or 3 or 4 or.......
Whoops! I forgot that I have to stow away in Ann's bag so that I don't have to pay for an air ticket, but I think I ate too many chocolates. Oh well here goes...breathe in! I'll see you all when I get back to Brisbane.
