We began our trip in Adelaide. It was such fun at the station prior to boarding. There was entertainment and complimentary beverages, including champagne.
When we boarded I was surprised at the compact fit in our train compartment. There was one seat which converted into a single berth, and an upper berth which opened from the ceiling. There was very little space to move around. I had mentioned my sight challenges when we booked, so we did have a compartment near the dining car. This was good as we found the first 24 hours quite bumpy and it was difficult for me to move around.
The highlight of the journey were two stops - breakfast off the train as we watched the sun rise over the outback at Marla, and the Outback Experience at Katherine. We did not make a very good choice for our excursion at our stop at Alice Springs. It involved walking, and although Lyle and I both like to walk, this trek took us through some rough and rocky terrain. My cane didn't cope very well at all.
Now we are in Darwin and our time here deserves another post. We will fly back to Sydney. No more trains.
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