Still at free camp just outside Uluru. Had a fantastic day yesterday at Kata Tjuta or the Olgas. Drove in and did a great walk to Walpa Gorge. Kids loved the 1 hour return trip walk as it was over rocks and the sheer walls of the gorge were mind blowing. Kids loved yelling and doing animal sounds that echoed all around. We even found some friendly Swiss tourists that were happy to reciprocate the animal sounds giving the feeling of plentiful wildlife.

Fascinating that Uluru and Kata Tjuta both look as though they are made from the same material but they are totally different, Uluru being made from sedimentary rock, arkose sandstone and Kara Tjuta conglomerate ( mix of gravel, pebbles and boulders). Both monoliths however have the same forms such as little caves/holes/air pockets all through them, giving the feeling they were formed at the same time from the same material, but the later is definitely not true. It stimulated so much discussion how such formations came to be here. The aboriginal dreamtime stories are much more exciting than trying to explain it scientifically.

Had a campfire the last 2 nights with another family and their two kids and some Canadians and French. It's great to meet so many new people each with their own unique story. We really are so lucky, once again, to be where we are, doing what we are doing with such great people all around.

Kids and myself alike, really got into our dot paintings, yet to be finished over the next few days. Prices at the Uluru village were pretty similar to normal supermarket prices so don't get caught out at Curtin Springs where milk is $10.40 for 2 litres. There are 800 staff working in the resort therefore the staff are catered for with reasonable pricing therefore us tourist/travellers benefit. Heading off now on the road to Kings Canyon. More excitement awaits.