Monday 26 August: Todd River Ramble

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It is a cooler day in Alice Springs. Probably the first mid 20s we have had since Perth. We went for a stroll along the banks of the Todd River. It is completely dry now, but this apparently can change dramatically during the wet season.  Red Gums line the dry, wide bed and we must say that we enjoyed the lower temperature. The forecast is back to a dry 33 degrees tomorrow, but at present we have thunder and rain.



By chance on our walk we came across IAD Press and had a very interesting chat with the staff. We found out that The Institute for Aboriginal Development (IAD) was founded 52 years ago to teach classes on Aboriginal language, law, health and other topics to help all people understand each other and live together. IAD Press began very small -- by publishing learning resources for IAD classes using early copy machines. Those class worksheets gradually grew into full course curricula, and continued to grow into textbooks for IAD students, and finally into textbooks for students throughout central Australia and the world.  IAD Press has kept its focus on education: about the language, culture, history and land of central Australia, and on helping people live together.


Some of the Language Dictionaries published by IAD Press

Later we visited the Mbantua Gallery, which specialises in art from Utopia Community, about 250 km north-east of Alice Springs. Some of these artists are very well known, including the Pwerle family and Emily Kam Kngawarry. No bargains were to be found there.

A wander around the CBD and we were done for the day!

Location: Utopia, Sandover NT 0872, Australia

Comments

  1. Lyn26 August 2024 at 19:23

    Alice Springs is beautiful. Have you squired any art? You might feel glad if you have some beautiful art as a momento.

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  2. Lyn27 August 2024 at 09:43

    Chops. There is an RN Life Matters program with a scientist that is looking at what makes a dog ‘a life happy? 🐕

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  3. Lyn27 August 2024 at 09:45

    It’s on today Tuesday with a canine welfare scientist . The humans might be interested.

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