Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

Kata Tjuta is a series of 36 domes bunched together about 30 k west of Uluru. They don't get the limelight of the big rock but are equally fascinating! We trekked the Valley of the Winds trail that meanders in and around the big domes. At about the 8k mark Adam and Charlee started protesting until Adam spotted a wild camel on the horizon. Camels were imported to help build a telegraph line from south to north Australia. Once completed the camels were simply released into the wild. Apparently, no one new they bred like rabbits! So today there are estimated to be over 700 000 camels in the Outback! (look closely at the bottom right photo)



Needless to say the kids slept well that night!


Buffet dinner at the Outback Pioneer Lodge.

Adam eating emu!

Dave eating crocodile!

Charlee eating kangaroo!


The kids (Dave included) couldn't leave before a fun ride on a camel!



We enjoyed our 2 hour Aborginal walk with Keith who told us ancient stories of his people. Adam and Charlee had fun trying out some traditional wooden tools.


Charlee and Adam enjoying our last night of entertainment complete with didgeridoos.


Uluru was much better than expected. Before visiting there, we couldn't understand the fuss over a big rock. Now we understand - it's huge, the sunset was amazing, the climb was something the kids will never forget, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly, the Olgas were beautiful, the Anangu tour taught us some history,... I could go on. In the end, it was a wonderful experience.