All geared up with fly net covering my face and loads of insect repellent roll-on!
Long rocky walking trail under the scorching sun- Guess where are we?
Slightly difficult to see but does that look like a toothbrush to you?
Cool, hey? But that's not the one I'm raving about
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THIS, everyone is the famous ULURU (Ayers Rock).
It is a HUGE HuuuUUUGGGEEEE rock (9km around the base) and interestingly, two-third of the rock is beneath the ground. As you know, the Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of the continent of Australia. Uluru is their sacred site with its own spiritual and cultural significance.
Do you know that it is listed in the World Heritage site by UNESCO?
It is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Although I have seen it so many times in the postcards, it is a sight to behold in real life. Pictures don't do justice- it is something you need to see with your own natural set of lenses.
It is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Although I have seen it so many times in the postcards, it is a sight to behold in real life. Pictures don't do justice- it is something you need to see with your own natural set of lenses.
Walking around the base, saw old historic painting - drawings of circle loops represent water holes
Another major attraction - Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) - equally spectacular!
Taller than Uluru.
A scar on the rock .
Our tour guides gave us a lot of insight and told many interesting stories/myths associated with certain markings around the rock. They did mention however that what they know currently is very limited based around the fact that it was considered too sacred to pass on to outsiders =(
BBQ dinner was served and we hung around to watch sunset at Uluru.
Just so you're wondering with this picture, I almost SWALLOWED a fly during my course of quenching my thirst. EeeeKkk! I know I know, previously in my nose and now the mouth, gosh...
Another major attraction - Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) - equally spectacular!
Taller than Uluru.
A scar on the rock .
Our tour guides gave us a lot of insight and told many interesting stories/myths associated with certain markings around the rock. They did mention however that what they know currently is very limited based around the fact that it was considered too sacred to pass on to outsiders =(
BBQ dinner was served and we hung around to watch sunset at Uluru.
Just so you're wondering with this picture, I almost SWALLOWED a fly during my course of quenching my thirst. EeeeKkk! I know I know, previously in my nose and now the mouth, gosh...
Taking in the mesmerizing sunset scenery - see how the colour (or they call it Uluru's mood) changes?
We got back to the bus once it got darker and along the way, we saw the silhouette of Kata-Tjuta
The sight took my breath away (Photos don't capture well, at least for mine) and both of us were carried away dreaming about romantic thoughts.
So, there it is...
So, there it is...
Kings Canyon, they say is just as beautiful. I'm making that my next odyssey, probably after my major exams. ;D
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