May 17 2019
I am at Ayers Rock Resort now, and it is driving me crazy. The resort has about 3500 people, although it may not be at capacity while I’m there. Still it feels crowded. The natural rock Uluru– the English later named it Ayers Rock– itself is impressive. It juts out from a fairly flat landscape, …
May 12 2019
An unexpected turn of events happened after meeting Sebastian, the child protective services officer in Warakurna. It was a godsend opportunity for me to see Australia in another light– to briefly visit Ngaanyatjarra restricted land– for which I was thankful. Sebastian and I met as a result of me not being able to stay for …
May 11 2019
Like Mary and Joseph, I pulled up to the Warakurna Roadhouse with my trusty steed, expecting to get a tent spot for the night. A tent spot meant I could get a warm shower, recharge the batteries, fill up with water, and get a good rest. “There’s no room today. All full!” I was told. …
May 10 2019
Surprisingly, I met my Warburton warmshowers host, Hannah and Alex, a few days before I arrived at their home. I was biking on the Great Central Road when a vehicle pulled up near me and stopped. A woman got out of the off-road vehicle and waved toward me. So I stopped. “You must be Thuan,” …
May 10 2019
Even though I didn’t expect it, the stay at Warburton fulfilled many of my desires for doing this ride. I’m glad it materialized. When serendipitous events fall together, I am happy for my bike ride. Hannah and Alex were my warmshowers hosts in Warburton, a small community in the middle of the desert, somewhere between …