Uluru

Hi again! This is Tess writing - finally!

Things are starting to chill out now and we have spent the last two days here at Uluru. Uluru is awesome! We took a walk on the Mala track around the base of Uluru. When I looked up I was scared it would fall on me - it is enormous!!!!!! We also checked out the Cultural Centre which was really interesting but unfortunately Harrison didn't think so and we couldn't stay as long as we would have liked to. Mum bought us a book today so we can read more about the aboriginal history and stories of Uluru. She is going to give us a comprehension activity for our school work from the book.

Last night Mum, Charlie, harry and I (Dad had a Nana nap)drove to the sunset viewing area to watch to colours change. During the day it was a dusty orange then it faded to bright red and then aubergine (a deep purple) and then dark brown. It was fascinating to see the effect of the sun. Tonight Dad and the boys (for a second time) are going out to see it again. This morning Dad set the alarm for 6.00am (!!) and we drove to the sunrise lookout. At first it was cloudy and you couldn't see the sun rising and then it started to rain. Lots of people left and Mum and I wanted to as well but Dad wouldn't leave. Luckily we stayed becuase it started to clear up and it looked like a huge ring of fire was encircling Uluru.

This morning we went on a 7.4km hike through Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). The walk was called the Valley of the Winds and they didn't name it for nothing! It was rated a difficult walk but after Mt Oulsen Bagge, it was like a walk in the park!

Tomorrow we are heading to Kings Canyon. Will keep you posted ASAP.

Tess :)