[0:20]What time is it?
[0:25]Oh, hi, Mum. It's a bit early, isn't it? Oh, yes, I suppose it is. Look, Ollie, I've got to ask you a really huge favour. Slow down, Mum. I'm not awake yet. Sorry, love. It's just that I've got a bit of a problem. I've broken down. Hang on! You're in a desert in the middle of Australia, aren't you? It's not exactly a desert, you know. It's called the outback. Mum! It's really dangerous to get stuck out there! It's not so bad, but I need you to find someone in Alice Springs who will come and get me. Tell them that I'm about two hours away on the Stuart Highway, south of Alice. I can't look for information because there's no mobile coverage here and I can't get the internet. So how are you phoning me? On my satellite phone, of course. What's going on? Mum isn't in trouble, is she? Yes. No, I'm fine. I've got plenty of food and water. But it must be really hot out there. Oh, we told you not to drive in the outback on your own, didn't we? Listen, you two, I'm absolutely fine. I just need a bit of help with a phone call.
[1:44]These things happen when you travel independently. You can't expect to see the world without a few little problems. Uh oh, I can feel the travel versus tourism lecture coming on. That's enough from you two. Ollie, the satellite number is on the fridge. Give me a call when you've arranged something. OK, Mum, it's your phone bill. Keep cool! I'll try. Bye loves, and thanks! I think she might be getting a bit old for this sort of travelling, don't you? Nah, she'll be OK. She's a lot tougher than you or me. I can't imagine her doing anything else, can you?
