This morning we took a 2.5 hour flight or 900 miles to Alice Springs in middle of Australia. I introduced myself to lady sitting next to me, Pam, and we began to visit. We were both reading books for our book clubs and so we compared notes. Of course she asked where I was from. Incredibly, she knew about our little town of Fredonia because she has a friend who lived there. How could that be? But it was true. And we know the woman! She and her husband owned the Hobby Shop, we know her kids and grandkids. Too bad we couldn't reconnect. What a remarkable coincidence!
This afternoon, we visited the royal Flying Doctors Service, the School of the Air and the original telegraph station that led to the establishment of this community.
The best part, the most memorable moments came when we met Kangaroo Dundee and the baby kangaroos Sebastian and Madeline. He has devoted his life to rescuing orphaned baby kangaroos. He's built a sanctuary and a hospital, has appeared in numerous tv programs and news magazines.
For two hours we held the babies, mingled with older adolescents and roamed through the grounds listening to his extensive knowledge. He took us to meet Roger, one of his early rescues, who became the dominant male. Roger is eight years old now, retired and failing. Their average age span is seven years. The affection he holds for Roger is very moving. Holding those babies was right up there next to the baby panda!
Tomorrow, we head for Ayers Rock, 280 miles away.
Been awake since 4:30 am. Crashing now!
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