We had booked in at the Tourist Information Bureau, to take their walking tour around the Town Centre of its historical sites. So its off to the Information Office to sign personal indemnity forms before the commencement of the walk, starting at 10:00am. It very hot this early and hats plus water is essential.
The Tourist Bureau staff member – Tamara, takes a group of 10 off four 1.5 hour tour taking in approximately 3 klm. Tamara is an excellent enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide and provided us with an insight into the history of Alice Springs…..known as Stuart Town up until the 1930s We saw many fine old buildings with unique designs to provide a cooling system against the heat. Alice Springs was the centre of Australia’s Second World War effort management, following the bombing of Darwin. During this period the Stuart Highway from Alice Springs was constructed in 90 days….what an achievement. Tamara explained the aquifers that supply the essential water for Alice Springs. Tamara had a great NT tourist T shirt in red, which Dot would have liked to buy if available.
Both Tony & Michael sent her home to do some research, as they both suggested that nearby Arltunga was relocated by the government to create Stuart Town and thus Alice Springs.
Following the walk, Michael heads back towards the Todd River to take some photos of a mural wall of Australian animals of the area. Then it was off to the 
The afternoon was quite as everyone attempted to escape the heat….now approaching 33C. Very hot for the horse racing this afternoon as part of the Alice Springs Cup to be run on Monday. More vans were coming into the Park this afternoon.
We head to the Camp Kitchen for an evening performance by a Didgeridoo player. Quite a crowd has gathered to hear him or her. Unfortunately the park manager is unable to contact him to find out if he will be attending…..so the evening performance has to be cancelled.
We head back to the van and sit under the awning with Tony talking and discussing the major topic of fuel consumption and availability. We both make the decision to purchase an additional 20 litre container. I think Tony is keen for Michael to out a couple of containers on his rear bar, as he has done. Michael is hesitant as he does not have the space behind without relocating some existing storage tube. It is very pleasant sitting outside in the evening.
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