Dinner Under the Stars in Australia

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On the second night of the train trip we enjoyed a special treat - dinner in the desert under the night sky at Alice Springs. It was a bit chilly but so enjoyable. We were driven in bus loads from the train to the old telegraph Station, famous for being the original location of Alice Springs when the telegraph line to connect Australia to the rest of the world was being developed in the 1870s. All the food was locally produced, and the wine and beers were also from the nearest suppliers. A band played and the train staff looked after us. Because of the size of the train, this was the only time there was enough space for us all to eat together at the same time. At one stage in the evening a man told us stories about all the star constellations, starting with the southern cross. The sky was clear, as we were miles from polluted civilization, and the stars seemed large and huge. It was a crescent moon that evening. Unfortunately this photo was taken early in the evening so you can't yet see the stars. We had lots of fun, laughter, good food and good company. Dinner in the desert under the stars was definitely a memorable occasion.