Dispatch #2

Made it!

Am typing this entry at one of those coin-operated Pie Link terminals in the lobby of the Lasseters Hotel Casino in Alice.

The Ghan (pronounced like "can" not "khan") took 20 hours and was very bumpy! I had a first-class, single-sleeper cabin that included dinner and brekky in the restaurant. Probably not worth the moolah, though.

Finished Wm King's next G&F adventure, "Skavenslayer".

Also had a drinking sesh (Coopers Stout) with a German bloke my age named Michael whose company makes high-end automotive parts. An interesting dude with a knack for quoting figures on any business topic.

Was unexpectedly picked up by relos from the station and am going to my cousin's place for dinner shortly, so I should probably sign off.

PS. I did make it to the Adelaide Oval yesty. Saw a couple of 50s reached and a pair of wickets fall. Such a pretty ground - and only $6 to get in (it was SA vs WA).