Well, we finally made to the rock and what a rock it is, absolutely stunning, magnificant and all the other magical describing words. Went for a helicopter ride over the rock and the Olgas which was an experience and watched the sunset over the rock from the resort lookout, just as fantastic as from the viewing area at the national park.
On our second day we went to the Cultural Information Centre at the rock and walked round part of the base. That afternoon the boys enjoyed the spear throwing, were disappointed the boomerangs were not there. Saw aboriginal dancing, immitating Australian animals, along with the dancing, men were asked to join in and attempt to play the didgeridoo. Who got up, Marc and two other men, what a laugh it was, Marc sort of got a sound out at the beginning, but lost it from there on, it was a laugh. Unfortunately there was not video or photo footage. That night we drove to the viewing area in the Natinal Park and watched the sunset over the rock, the colours were amazing.
Today we were unable to climb the rock again because it has been too windy at the summit. Hopefully we will be able to climb tomorrow, time is runnung out as we need to continue on to our next destination which is Kings Canyon.
We chose to do a couple of walks at the Olgas, one was the Valley of the Winds and the other was a walk through the gorge. Both were great getting up close and enjoying the natural environment around us. Home for lunch and that afternoon off to the rock again to walk to the water hole.
The temperature today reached 17 degrees, lovely to be able to take off a layer of clothing. It has been quite cool with the wind and even cooler in the mornings and afternoons.
Hope to be talking about a great experience with the rock tomorrow.
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