The Aussie Adventure's of the Travelling Garrett's 2012: Glen Helen

Oh wow, now I was the last to wake up just before 8am, must have needed it. Our friends, the Fisher’s were all packed and on the road again. For sure now, we don’t think we’ll see them again. We all wave bye for now, safe trip. We actually head off on another walking adventure to Ormistion Gorge, 11 kms away. I can’t explain some of these places, they are just amazing, beautiful and it’s our own glorious country we are exploring. A 1.5-hour walk we took and, it was up and down rocks and we came across 2 models having a photo shoot in bikinis. I can see why they shoot out here, as the scenery is the perfect backdrop. We saw them from up above on a look out, Mark asked the lady next to him, and can I borrow your binoculars. A Ha Ha. He didn’t need them when we got down, as we had to walk straight past these models. No it wasn’t Jennifer Hawkins, just some unknown models, looking skinny in their bikinis. We saw a dingo, too drink from the waters edge and this was just a beautiful spot. Went back for lunch and then drove Hermansburg, on the way out we dropped into Albert Namitjara house, who was a famous Aboriginal artist. It was a 2-bedroom house that her shared with his wife and 7 children. Hermansburg wasn’t too far and we just drove around and saw the Aboriginal housing and where there was an Aboriginal mission. We thought, yes, lets attempt to go to Palm Valley, which is a 4WD only track and extremely rough. Yes, we did have enough petrol, this time. We started the journey until we saw a sign the read “Allow 3 hours for this track to Palm Valley”; well it was already 3.30pm so that meant like getting back in the dark. No-way, are we going to do it. The votes were in and the majority ruled, we are not going. Turned around and drove back, passing many Aboriginals driving and even stopping to take a photo of a burned out car out in the middle of no-where, There are many of these around, I guess the Aboriginals just dump them and burn them. After dinner back at Glen Helen, we decided to go over to the bar and bistro area, where a guy is playing music. We managed to get the comfy couch seats so we could watch this guy play. It was like being in a movie, a little country bar, so cosy and not a lot of people but the atmosphere was a real country feel. This guy, Chris Aroston, played so many instruments like the guitar, banjo type guiter, the violin and even the spoons. It was relaxing sitting back enjoying a drink. Kids loved it too; especially as we were about to leave they played a song where everyone sang along to it, even us.