We had an early start at 5am to be out at Uluru to see the sunrise, what a fantastic sight, really amazing! We came back for breakfast before going out again to see the spectacular views all around Uluru and the Olgas. The Olgas are known locally as the KATA TJUTA which means "many heads" in local dialect.
The temperature today is 51 degrees, apparently the hottest it has been around this area for several years, even the slight breeze was like putting a hairdryer right up in your face.
Because of the heat we we're unable to walk around the base of Uluru as it is closed under these conditions for climbers and walkers.
We were taken around by bus where we stopped to walk short distances to view native paintings in the caves. Also stopping at water holes where there were hundreds of beautiful budgies and zebra finches all flying around and divi.g desperate for water.
Tonight we went out to the desert for a "sound of silence" dinner. We were greeted with champagne and nibbles, which consisted of crocodile, kangaroo and emu, and believe it or not "we" sampled the lot!!!
After another super sunset we sat down to a three course gourmet meal, would you believe even more kangaroo, wine and more wine!!! During the meal we were entertained by a leading didgeredoo (don't think that's spelt right!) player. WHEN the meal had finished all table lights were turned off and we were in total darkness to view the stars, we were able to see the southern cross clearly.
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