Last day of the official trip today, Mum and Dad still have a few days before they get home but will spend a few days in Alice preparing for the rest of the journey. For us today is the last day of our adventure and it has been nothing short of amazing - we have seen so many incredible sights, done so many amazing things and just had an all over fantastic time.
There is currently a new gas pipeline being installed on the Tanami so there is some big work happening and lots and lots of traffic, the road has held up remarkably well considering the pure amount of traffic it is getting at the moment with the pipeline, the granite's and the tourists.
What no one expected to see was an Airport in the middle of nowhere, with not 1 but 2 737's sitting on the runway!!! incredible... I knew the place was busy but i never ever expected to see a full sized plane just sitting on the side of the Tanami. The airport consists of a few sheds and a massive runway which I guess is expected if you want to land a 737 out there and a carpark for a whole bunch of coaches to transport everyone where they need to go... took my breath away and talking to Mum and Dad they were gobsmacked too - it was really something.
We pulled into Yuendumu and found the fuel, also $2.60L and we were all actually doing ok for fuel so the decision was made that we wouldn't fuel up but would continue home and fuel up at Tilmouth Well.
Quick fuel stop at Tilmouth and hit the road with determination to get home.
We arrived home a bit after 5pm and had pizza on the table by 6pm. We are all happy to be home, back in civilisation and safe. What an absolutely incredible trip :)
Not an expected sight in the middle of nowhere
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