An early rise, with Wayne and Paul’s cars leaving early to do the 750km run to Yulara to set up the catering equipment before the rest of the convoy arrived. Dennis and Leanne had to stay 6 days in Coober Pedy while repairs were done to their vehicle (cracked head on the 4-Runner). The day was fun-filled and relaxing with Karl as the convoy leader, Stu as tail-end Charlie and Andrew in the middle relaying messages. Karl had previously worked as a Tour Guide before his accident, so he was able to pass on his knowledge of the area. Ayers Rock (Uluru) came into sight just on sunset – what a sight. After setting up camp, dinner was served with most retiring early after the long day.
There was movement at the camp at 4:30am with bodies staggering out of the swags in the same position we fell into them the night before. Wiping the sleep out of our eyes at 7:30am to have a gander at another piece of mother earth’s magic at “The Breakaway” just out of Coober Pedy. Dennis and Leanne stayed behind waiting for parts for their truck, with them catching up with the crew at Alice Springs. Two trucks have gone ahead to set up kitchen camp at Yulara before it gets too late and the rest of the convoy is making tracks with today’s haul of over 700kms.
