The red center is red hot but wetter

Uluru, previously known as Ayers rock, is probably the best known natural site in Australia because, unlike the barrier reef, its image is instantly recognisable. The reality is very similar to the picture postcard images, even if the most beautiful pictures are using a variety of filters.
We came here via the scenic route from Alice Springs, a route of a mere 600km, of which a little over 400km is tarred surface and about 200km is dirt track.
The journey shows that desert is not equal to desert, as we see changing vegetation and landscapes. What we experience is also historically speaking unusual, as this year, as in recent years, there has been more rain. It seems that generally, the Australian continent is getting wetter. As a result the red centre is now the red and green centre, but the majestical Uluru remains just red, as do other sites like King's Creek canyon .
We went for a walk in the canyon midway through our trip. Lively place with lots of lizards in sizes varying from a few cm to 1.5m. Many birds, too, though not enough to eat all the annoying flies .
We stay 20km north of the rock at Ayer Rock Camping ground ( did someone forget to change the name). A nice place with a 6 berth cabin, a place for us to barbecue and most importantly in this heat a pool to cool off in.Read more