Monday, May 12, 2008

Wycliffe Well

Wycliffe Well

Some towns will do almost anything to make them standout from the crowd. The town of Wycliffe Well lays claim to being the UFO capital of Australia. They made these little green men to attract visitors. Numerous unidentified visitors drop by every day.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Aileron Big Man

Aileron Big Man

A statue celebrating the local Indigenous people of the area in the town of Aileron, north of Alice Springs.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Willy-Willy

Willy-willy

This willy-willy crossed the road in front of us. These spiraling vortices of wind are called willy-willies here in Australia. They are also called dust-devils.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Termites

Termite Mound

This termite mound can be found about 250km into the Northern Territory heading toward the Three Ways roadhouse. It's big.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Henbury Meteorite Crater

Tree

At the Henbury Meteorite Crater site south of Alice Springs you will find Henbury. This unique tree is also there. Another tree in the "what shape is that?" series.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Flag

Northern Territory Flag

The flag of the Northern Territory, flying in Alice Springs at sunset.

Monday, May 5, 2008

At The Border

The QLD - NT Border

The border crossing as you enter into the Northern Territory. Most of the Territory is desert. This sign is just outside Camooweal.