We made an early start
today as we were heading for Glen Helen Gorge (132km from Alice
Springs). Our first stop was at Serpentine Gorge ( a very rough road into the
gorge) where without realising the climb involved we decided to head up to the
lookout. It was a rocky, gravelly climb that got the heart pumping and the legs
shaky but the view was worth it. After climbing down again we walked to the
picturesque waterhole which was very peaceful with the gums, running water and
stone hill faces. The next stop was Ormiston Gorge followed by Glen Helen where
we had lunch. The buildings there remind me of NT buildings from the 1950s. Ellery
Big Hole was next followed by a very short stop at Stanley Chasm which was just
about to be closed for the day. Tonight we had strawberry Pancakes from the
Sweets Van in the park.
