Alice is generally safe, you just need to be a little street wise and don't walk on own after 9pm.
Most aboriginal people you see around will be friendly and say hello and maybe ask the time. We have never had an issue. Some people may try and haggle you for a dollar - you can simply politely decline.
Don't leave vehicles parked on the road overnight. They will be safe parked inside the gate/fence/enclosure. The few times we've had the troopy parked on the road it has been broken into.
Drink a lot! It's really dry up here and not uncommon to experience a headache the first few days. Hydrate.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Program
It is going to be a weekend of wedding fun activities as follows:
1. Friday 26th June dinner for all to meet and catch up informally at Monte's from 5.30pm. Beer on tap, yummy burgers and chips and play stuff for kids. I've booked tables out the back near stage.
2. Saturday 27th June at 11am George and Dave's wedding ceremony at Simpsons Gap. Followed by lunch at 1 Gall St, Eastside.
3. Sunday 28th June 12 noon BBQ/picnic lunch at Hugh River (exact location will be advised).
We would love to know if you plan to come to the Sunday lunch so we can better organise catering. Thank you :-)
1. Friday 26th June dinner for all to meet and catch up informally at Monte's from 5.30pm. Beer on tap, yummy burgers and chips and play stuff for kids. I've booked tables out the back near stage.
2. Saturday 27th June at 11am George and Dave's wedding ceremony at Simpsons Gap. Followed by lunch at 1 Gall St, Eastside.
3. Sunday 28th June 12 noon BBQ/picnic lunch at Hugh River (exact location will be advised).
We would love to know if you plan to come to the Sunday lunch so we can better organise catering. Thank you :-)
Monday, March 16, 2015
Art
Artists love Alice and creativity flourishes in our community - a byproduct of living remote and being surrounded by an incredibly ancient powerful stunning landscape.
Those interested in art would be recommended to visit:
1. the wonderful Siri Omberg siriomberg.com.au who drew the Hakea lorea (Corkwood) on the wedding invitation. Her studio is in the back of her garden at 3 Mueller St Eastside and open on Saturday from 9-5pm. She sells jewellery, African goodies and art work.
2. Papanya Tula Gallery papunyatula.com.au in the Todd Mall sells art produced by an artist cooperative formed in 1972 that is owned and operated by Aboriginal people from the Western Desert. The paintings are exquisite, produced ethically and sold by very knowledgeable people who also happen to be friends. Make sure you introduce yourself to Paul Sweeney, Lizzi and Ben!
3. Tjanpi Weavers tjanpi.com.au is a non for profit social enterprise for aborginial women who make baskets, sculptures, and jewellery. If you want an authentic feel good Central Australian momento this is your place. prepare to pay :-)
Those interested in art would be recommended to visit:
1. the wonderful Siri Omberg siriomberg.com.au who drew the Hakea lorea (Corkwood) on the wedding invitation. Her studio is in the back of her garden at 3 Mueller St Eastside and open on Saturday from 9-5pm. She sells jewellery, African goodies and art work.
2. Papanya Tula Gallery papunyatula.com.au in the Todd Mall sells art produced by an artist cooperative formed in 1972 that is owned and operated by Aboriginal people from the Western Desert. The paintings are exquisite, produced ethically and sold by very knowledgeable people who also happen to be friends. Make sure you introduce yourself to Paul Sweeney, Lizzi and Ben!
3. Tjanpi Weavers tjanpi.com.au is a non for profit social enterprise for aborginial women who make baskets, sculptures, and jewellery. If you want an authentic feel good Central Australian momento this is your place. prepare to pay :-)
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Presents
We seriously do not want any presents, your presence is more than enough.
It is really expensive to travel here and stay here so please do not give us anything.
We feel honoured that you have come all this way to see us so please no presents.
And the same goes for all you locals - no presents please. You've all chipped in in some way (this wedding really is a massive team effort) so your time and effort and presence is your contribution.
Thank you. I'm getting excited! This wedding weekend is going to be awesome!!
Mac and Dave at Ellery Creek Big Hole, West MacDonnell Ranges, Oct 2015
It is really expensive to travel here and stay here so please do not give us anything.
We feel honoured that you have come all this way to see us so please no presents.
And the same goes for all you locals - no presents please. You've all chipped in in some way (this wedding really is a massive team effort) so your time and effort and presence is your contribution.
Thank you. I'm getting excited! This wedding weekend is going to be awesome!!
Mac and Dave at Ellery Creek Big Hole, West MacDonnell Ranges, Oct 2015
Reception
The party will be at our home, 1 Gall St, Eastside in Alice Springs and close to town.
link to Google map
There is plenty of parking in a vacant block diagonally opposite our house on Gall St. Otherwise park on Gall St.
Backyard jungle Jan 2015
link to Google map
There is plenty of parking in a vacant block diagonally opposite our house on Gall St. Otherwise park on Gall St.
Backyard jungle Jan 2015
Ceremony
The ceremony will be held at Simpsons Gap at 11am on Saturday 27th June 2015. It is really easy to get to.
Directions are:
1. Drive west on Larapinta Drive from town for about 20kms.
2. Turn right towards Simpsons Gap when you see the sign. It will be the first major turn you come across.
3. Drive to the end of the road, find a park, and then meander towards the Gap :-)
link to Google map for Simpsons Gap:
*Please note that the ground surface will include dirt, rock and sand so wear appropriate footwear. Also note that the use of confetti, rice, flower petal, etc is strictly prohibited.
Scarlet and Mac playing at Simpsons Gap February 2015.
Directions are:
1. Drive west on Larapinta Drive from town for about 20kms.
2. Turn right towards Simpsons Gap when you see the sign. It will be the first major turn you come across.
3. Drive to the end of the road, find a park, and then meander towards the Gap :-)
link to Google map for Simpsons Gap:
*Please note that the ground surface will include dirt, rock and sand so wear appropriate footwear. Also note that the use of confetti, rice, flower petal, etc is strictly prohibited.
Scarlet and Mac playing at Simpsons Gap February 2015.
What you need to tell us!
There are a number of questions that you need to answer 'yes' or 'no' to so you can have the best time ever in Alice Springs:
You can let me and Dave know via 0414 091 533, georgelandy@gmail.com or comment on this blog.
Please get back to us as soon as possible or at the latest by the 15th June 2015.
Thank you.
Chain of Pools walk, John Hayes Waterhole, East MacDonnell Ranges, January 2015
- are you coming?
- do you have any special dietary requirements?
- do you need transport out to Simpsons Gap (see 'Ceremony' entry of blog for map and details)?
- will you attend brunch on Sunday (see 'Brunch' entry of blog for map and details)?
- do you need transport to brunch (again see 'Brunch' entry of blog)?
- do you need a baby sitter?
You can let me and Dave know via 0414 091 533, georgelandy@gmail.com or comment on this blog.
Please get back to us as soon as possible or at the latest by the 15th June 2015.
Thank you.
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