We flew from Melbourne to Ayers Rock Airport. We went to The Uluru-Kat Tjuta National Park which is Ayers Rock. (The big Red Rock where the Dingo ate the Baby)
We actually heard the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who did lose her baby on a camping trip in 1980, and she was originally accused of killing her baby. We were met by Martin Ludgate our tour guide for Uluru, Kakadu, and Darwin (Top End).
We went to Aboriginal Cultural Centers - and we were not able to photograph the Aboriginal people and their museums. It is against their beliefs to have their images photographed - It's bad luck. The Uluru park is jointly managed by the Aboriginal people and the Government National Park system. There are only 4 resorts at the park - they are located in the desert in the middle of no-where!
We went to see the traditional viewing of Uluru Rock at sunset with our guides providing us with HorDeurves and champagne. It was absolutely spectacular - You can see why it is reputed to be the most religious-spiritual place on earth.
That evening we went to the Pioneer Outback Barbecue and cooked our own kangaroo, crocodile, Emu and Barramundi fish, with a huge buffet and live music. Brill!!!!
We walked to our resort through the desert and saw the most beautiful sky full of stars I have ever witnessed. The Milky Way is spectacular in the Southern Hemisphere - along with The Southern Cross!
The next Day we Hiked around Uluru and heard the Aboriginal Stories associated with the Rock. We then went to the Rock formation called Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and hiked the Walpa Gorge.
At night we went to a very special July 4th celebration with a special dinner in the desert overlooking Uluru and Kata Tjuta. We were serenaded by a Didgeridoo player and an astronomer gave us a demonstration on the constellations and planets, while telling Aboriginal myths. relating to the stars we saw. We even saw Jupiter up close through his telescope. This was the most decadent magical dinner I ever had. It was indescribable. Every day I keep saying it can't get any better than this!!!
We actually heard the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who did lose her baby on a camping trip in 1980, and she was originally accused of killing her baby. We were met by Martin Ludgate our tour guide for Uluru, Kakadu, and Darwin (Top End).
We went to Aboriginal Cultural Centers - and we were not able to photograph the Aboriginal people and their museums. It is against their beliefs to have their images photographed - It's bad luck. The Uluru park is jointly managed by the Aboriginal people and the Government National Park system. There are only 4 resorts at the park - they are located in the desert in the middle of no-where!
We went to see the traditional viewing of Uluru Rock at sunset with our guides providing us with HorDeurves and champagne. It was absolutely spectacular - You can see why it is reputed to be the most religious-spiritual place on earth.
That evening we went to the Pioneer Outback Barbecue and cooked our own kangaroo, crocodile, Emu and Barramundi fish, with a huge buffet and live music. Brill!!!!
We walked to our resort through the desert and saw the most beautiful sky full of stars I have ever witnessed. The Milky Way is spectacular in the Southern Hemisphere - along with The Southern Cross!
The next Day we Hiked around Uluru and heard the Aboriginal Stories associated with the Rock. We then went to the Rock formation called Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and hiked the Walpa Gorge.
At night we went to a very special July 4th celebration with a special dinner in the desert overlooking Uluru and Kata Tjuta. We were serenaded by a Didgeridoo player and an astronomer gave us a demonstration on the constellations and planets, while telling Aboriginal myths. relating to the stars we saw. We even saw Jupiter up close through his telescope. This was the most decadent magical dinner I ever had. It was indescribable. Every day I keep saying it can't get any better than this!!!
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