Kata Juta
22. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
This is definitely one of the highlights of the trip thus far. Kuta Juta translates to many heads which is in reference to the 16 rocky outcrops that occur in this park.
The amazing rust like colourWeiterlesen
Uluru Sunset & Champagne
22. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
We took another bus trip to view the rock at sunset whilst sipping champagne and eating cheese and biscuits...very civilized :)
The colours of the rock seem to me to be much more colorful at this timeWeiterlesen
Field Of Lights
21. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
This is quite a spectacle...the installation was set up by a London based artist who decided to set up a very large field of fiber optic cables with hand blown glass domes that sit atop these longWeiterlesen
Sunset Uluru
21. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The bus tours are able to access a section that overlooks both landmarks although Kata Tjuta is further away.
The colours of the rock seem to be more pronounced in the afternoon and once again you areWeiterlesen
Culture Tour
21. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Sarah took us to visit various caves and other sites that included one cave that had quite extensive indigenous artwork in the walls.
ReisenderSarah spoke to us in her native tongue as she had an interpreter which was really cool. There are over 150 indigenous languages and some words mean entirely different things in different regions of Australia. Sarah drew in the dirt and explained different symbols and what they meant.
Cultural Experience with Sarah
21. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Spent an afternoon at the cultural center of Uluru with an indigenous guide and interpreter Sarah.
Desert Sands Hotel
21. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
What is probably most surprising to me is the fact that the internet reception at Yulara is probably better than Abbotsford!
Yet the explanation is quite clear based on the massive antenna located inWeiterlesen
ReisenderThe whole of Ayers Rock Resort including hotels and camping grounds is really well designed to so that a lot of people blend into the environment. I ran around it in the morning...it took nearly an hour and I couldn’t believe how vast it was. There are 3 lookouts...great vantage points for sunrise and sunset.
Leroy - Hunter Gather Rituals
21. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Leroy was an indigenous elder who was able to explain the different types of hunting tools the local desert people use.
Desert people use boomerang to hunt however boomerangs are not used by allWeiterlesen
ReisenderLeroy was a great story teller and taught us a bit about First Nation Lore and how survival in such a harsh environment requires everyone to be experts in their own role hence very distinct jobs for men and women. Also if strangers come into their territory it is expected you sit down and tell them all about how to get food and water ....even your enemies without this knowledge the environment is so harsh with so many poisonous foods you would surely die. For this reason if a group from another clan comes to you malnourished because of drought it is your duty to not fight them off until you help them recover to full health.I love this ... western society could learn a lot!
Getting to Know Darcy
20. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
After the ride we got an opportunity to meet D’Arcy up close. He is the last camel in the line up because he is relaxed and slow and most importantly doesn’t get spooked.
The best bit withoutWeiterlesen
Camel Trek
20. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
More shots of the camel trek...the camels walk in a “string” with each camel delicately tethered to the one in front with a light nose string that it attaches to the fleshy part of the camelsWeiterlesen
Sunrise Camel Trek
20. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
5.15am start for the camel ride to catch first sunlight. Apparently there are one million wild camels in outback Australia. They were introduced into Australia as beasts that were able to carry largeWeiterlesen
ReisenderThis was such a highlight for me! To see the sun coming up over Uluru on the back of a camel😍We were fortunate to have a bit of cloud around which created the most beautiful hues. At one point in the ride you could see landmarks in W.A, S.A and the N.T....it was pretty cold though!Camels are so funny the way they sit with their legs folded under and when they stand up you better hold on!!!
Uluru
19. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Final sections of the magnificent rock which because of its size and grandeur is at the centre of many dreamtime stories.
There are sections of the rock that you are requested not to photograph dueWeiterlesen
Uluru
19. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
More shots of Uluru around the base of the rock with the beautiful Leisa in the foreground.
Uluru
19. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Uluru - Bike Ride
19. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
First day at Uluru and began day with a walk, total body workout and stretch and then a ride around Uluru.
The rock track is 15 kilometers and it follows roughly the contour of Uluru. Signs promoteWeiterlesen
ReisenderIt was really interesting how many “micro environments “ there were around the base of Uluru...even the light changed in parts especially as the angle of the sun altered the tones. Another thing that struck me was how different the surface and “look” of the rock was depending on the side you were viewing it from. It was such a special thing to do☺️
Mid Flight & Uluru
18. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 34 °C
After a three hour flight we have arrived. Temperature @ 34 degrees celsius and a gentle breeze.
Flies are apparent and the earth is red with sparse vegetation just as you would expect in theWeiterlesen
Sydney Airport
18. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The traveling gypsy on another adventure...and as always I am behind her.
The love of my life and my best buddy and ever alert travel companion...just don’t get in her way!
Melbourne Airport
18. April 2019 in Australien ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Well my trusted tour guide has excelled at getting through security...it took her four attempts.
She looks gorgeous with her travel hat on and her excited looking little face.
She is always aWeiterlesen
Returning home...
21. März 2019 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
It was an enjoyable day even though some of the conversation really challenges me at times although it does teach me that silence and considered communication are both very valuable.
Portarlington Mill
21. März 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Visited the historic mill site which initially milled flour and was built from locally sourced sandstone.
Starting point
21. März 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
The famous cow in a tree landmark...artist unknown which is embarrassing for me :(
Robe
13. Januar 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Beautiful historical beachside town that is popular with the wealthy property owners in the area that see Robe as their seaside escape.
Beautiful sandstone blocks are the characteristic “look” ofWeiterlesen
Meningie
12. Januar 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Meningie is a small country town with a fascinating environmental history. It sits on the shores of a very large inland lake that has been the food source and mainstay of both indigenous and earlyWeiterlesen
Adelaide City
12. Januar 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
I really love the inner city area of Adelaide...clean, spacious, relaxed and well designed.
Not such a fan of the suburbs though.
Cowell
10. Januar 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Small historic tourist town...with one of the most comprehensive collectibles store I have ever visited.
Pt Lincoln Foreshore (cont'd)
9. Januar 2019 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
More shots from the 9km walk around Pt Lincoln...
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ReisenderIt was great to do this walk after missing out because of weather when I was 16. The terrain was quite rough in parts and the Valley of the Winds was well named!We need to start these walks very early(got up in the dark) as the desert is harsh in the middle of the day.