Thierings on Tour

While we waited for the car to be returned we decided to catch up on some of the chores that have been outstanding for a while, like washing sheets and cleaning out yet more dust from the remaining crevices in the van that we just haven’t gotten to yet, which seemed like many!

At least we could enjoy a slower morning at camp and at the park, with some of the usual activities for all.

Unfortunately, it seemed that the recurring CV boot issue was being caused by the incorrect suspension coil being installed in Sydney and would have to be replaced. While the mechanic in Alice was great at identifying that and speaking to Lovells Head Office, it meant we would have to wait for a part to be delivered before the work could be completed. The knock on effect of that would mean changing our plans to stay in Alice longer and losing days in other places. The logistical nightmare of shuffling things around was one for me to solve once we knew just how long the part would take to reach Alice. The head office promised Thursday, but after chatting to a few people in the caravan park today it seems like things often take longer or get lost and sent to Darwin instead, quite frequently.

To make matters worse, Chris also found a huge gash in one of the car tyres, which would likely need to be replaced. Another one to add to the list 🫣

Everyone was feeling a bit antsy, so we decided to head back to the amazing sushi place in town, which we had visited on our way down to Uluru. Salmon and avocado nigiri certainly helped to lift everyone’s mood and the staff remembered us and our crazy number of sushi plates from last time…

It was hard to stay upbeat when we are stuck in Alice and things seem to be going from bad to worse… but when things seem dreary, remember to look for the bright side, like this gorgeous sunset! And eat cherries until your mouth is purple 😂

Kms travelled – 5