SATURDAY 19TH MAY 2007 ARRIVED IN CANBERRA & went for a wander. Was really shocked at how quiet it was. we hardly saw any people around & there was little noise or traffic. It was a bit eery like a ghost town. We walked upto the houses of parliament (new & old) & then back by the lake. It's a very green city, kind of like a series of parks but with buildings scattered here and there. Not atv all what we expected after hearing so much negativity a...

MONDAY 23RD/TUESDAY 24TH APRIL 2007 Went to stay on a farm in the middle of the outback (sort of) in Myella. Arrived & got geared up in ultra trendy farm clothes & riding boots & went horse riding for a few hours. Gaz rode "rebel" & i rode "Gadget''. was a bit shaky at 1st as my horse was very stubborn but got there in the end. rode through the many acres of farmland & trotted at some points although my knees failed to hold out...

FRIDAY 30TH MARCH TO WEDNESDAY 5TH APRIL Hiring a car ended up being the cheapest way to see everything. Got up to see the rock for sunrise to see it changing colour and then went on a free guided walk along the Mala trail.One of the 2 park rangers was a member of the local Anangu tribe so we learnt a lot about the cultural side as well as how it was formed, wildlife etc which was fascinating.After hearing bout the sacredness of the rock we decided not to climb ...