It is true, the red desert dirt gets under your skin (and in your house, your clothes, every nook and crannie, in and on everything). But it ingrains itself into your heart and soul.

I am yet to determine if it's the wide open spaces, the peace, the endless expanding blue skies and star dazzled nights, the few but very unique and fascinating inhabitants (both human and animal)or all of the above. Or maybe it's the NO RULES territory that I love so much....anything goes in the territory, red tape where it actually exists is often ignored, it is a beautiful thing.

The picturesque landscape is never dull. Sure, you go for walks and yelp at the bindi prickles (goats heads), brave through spinifex stings and swelter in heat, but it is usually all worth it when you stumble across "that rock" or waterhole or ancient artworks.

I love the desert and all that it gives, accepting all that it takes.