It was so exciting driving towards Ayers Rock awaiting the first glimpse of it. We knew Mt Connor was first and wondered why it doesn't get as much publicity as Ayers Rock, as it looked equally impressive. We stayed at Ayers Rock Resort and with arrows, it directed guest accommodation this way, campers that way. We had a nice secluded spot at the end of the camping area until on dark 3 bus loads of school children came to camp in swags opposite us - they would have been freezing - the mornings were 2 degrees. We scored a free night, as Jamie went bleary eyed to reception the next morning and kindly mentioned the disturbance. Thomas, Matty and I did the base walk, which was 9.5 km and we all managed another short walk, as well as a little ascent up the rock itself. We did not climb all the way due to various reasons, one deterrent was watching the climbers come down the cliff face backwards hanging onto chains or on their bottom. Pretty treacherous!!! It was so impressive, so beautiful and mysterious. Three aboriginal boys came running past us with their dogs. There is nothing quite like the laughter of an aboriginal child - they are so carefree and happy. We had a great view for sunrise and sunset, the colours change so quickly. The boys chased rabbits dug holes and rolled in the red sand. We like red clothes and bedding. The colours of the landscape were so vibrant and contrasting, fluorescent like and there so many little desert flowers. THE HEART OF AUSTRALIA.
The Olgas/Kata Tjuta were 45km from Uluru. These are 36 enormous rock formations, more lush surrounds than Uluru. Christopher was "busting" and proceeded to pull down his jeans and had a leaf ready, which Riley suggested would be a good idea. They all cooeed and attracted more attention to ourselves. I think all the foreigners thought we were mad. They ain't seen nothin' yet!!!
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