We took the short drive back out to the highway then soon after we were checking into Macdonald Range Big 4 Alice Springs. We weren't used to this setting up between the lines and so close to other neighbours. But still it is in town and I'm here for three days so the nice amenities will be appreciated.
The road out from Rainbow Valley.
After setting up we visited the Road Transport Hall of Fame.
Quite a few years ago there was a man named Don Evans from East Gosford who had restored his Dad's old truck. When Don passed away his family wanted to donate the truck to the Road Transport Hall of Fame, so they asked my dad and one of his mates if they would take it from Gosford to Alice. So they turned it into a project, they built a trailer themselves to carry the truck and made the journey out. So we went to have a look at it. It is the very first truck you come across as you enter the hall of fame. The truck is still in working order and was last registered in 2005.
After visiting the hall of fame we just cruised around town for a while, then visited Simpsons Gap just west of town.
The Heavytree Gap Tavern was just a short walk from the Big 4, so that was us for dinner. A couple of beers and a game of pool...
Looks great guys, sounds like you are having an awesome time. Love the photos.
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