Some of the most amazing sites we have seen yet are burried way out here in the Australian Desert. It's and there are millions of black flies, but well worth the time spent getting here! Two days ago we set out and hiked Kings Canyon. It was a steep climb - 100 meters straight up, but once we reached the rim the views were spectacular. There are huge domes that have been formed by rainwater over the years. However, rain had not been seen in that areas for a few weeks, so it was a bit dry for us. There are still some spectacular pictures though, so make sure to check those out. We moved on to the resort town of Yulara that afternoon. This is the main supply town for the Ulura/Kata Tjuta National Park, aka Ayers Rock. The town has litterally grown out of the sand as the tourists have come in higher numbers to the area. Now there are hotels, apartments, camping areas and restaurants galore to accommodate all of the visitors. You aren't allowed to camp anywhere in the National Park as it is all still Aboriginal Land that has been leased to the Government. So we made it into the park yesterday for the first real look at Ayers Rock. We decided that the base walk of 10k would be easy enough as it was flat. The rangers had closed the climb as the temperature was due to reach about 36/99 degrees (it actually made it to 38/104!). We got to see the rock from all angles and learned a bit more about the Aboriginal History, however most is still very secrective. It is part of growing up in the culture that you learn more and only as you are deemed worthy will they tell you more of the story. We came back in for sunset though, you don't need to know anything for that, just witnessing the sun change the colors of the rock is magical enough! We also made it in with the coach tours to see sunrise this morning. The sun does the same, on the other side of the rock, but with more yellows than oranges. But still, we are now among the few who can say they saw both sunrise and sunset over Ayers Rock. Sounds impressive, doesn't it?! We spend the afternoon in The Olgas/Kata Tjuta. More high peaks, and a few valleys and gorges here to vary the landscape and add more spectacular views. It was already 37/102 degrees when we got here, so it was just a short walk in and back out for us this time. Still amazing and glad we got to get there. We are spending tonight in Erldunda, not much here execpt two intersecting highways, one goes north and south, the other east to west. Tomorrow we will be heading south towards Adeliade with a stop or two on the way. Hope everyone is keeping well, stay safe and we will, too! Take care and keep in touch Kate and Rob