We had very little packing up to do and were away early to drive the 276km to Renner Springs. We arrived before lunch and checked into Renner Springs Desert Caravan Park ($30 power & water). Once again we didnt have to unhook the car so setting up didnt take long. Took a short walk to the lagoon where there were lot of large hawks circling above. We were told at check in that the springs water there is the best in Austrtalia (a little poetic licence you think)?? Had a lazy afternoon watching the birdlife (pelicans and peacocks among others).
Cooking dinner turned into a bit of a circus as we no sooner started to cook, than the power cut off. Two yardies employed there were trying to fix it. Maybe it would have turned out better if the older guy hadn't had a few too many beers. As it happened the power went off and on for the next hour, with the pair of "fixers" trying different fixes, but really not having a clue. Finally another guy turned up and spotted the problem straight away and all 6 vans breathed a sigh of relief. He showed Pete where the reset button was and Pete had to reset it 3 times before it finally settled down.
We have had no mobile or broadband coverage since Alice and it looks like we wont have it again until Darwin. (I'm not sure about Kakadu).
It seems we have left the really cold weather behind. The weather in Renner Springs was hot during the day and pleasantly warm at night.
Cheers
Rhonda (Sam) & Pete
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