Another early start today, this time to watch a stunning sunrise which bought Uluru back to life. We then drove all around the perimeter of the rock (9k) marvelling at the changes from every angle and stopping often to take photographes. Although it is positively discouraged tourists are still able to climb to the top which is considered very disrespectful to the Aboriginal people who own the land. It was surprising to see how many people did the climb which is so steep,it is at considerable risk to life and limb. We walked to a waterhole at the base of Uluru another marvel.

Temperatures had dropped to a more comfortable 34 degrees although it was still baking when out of the shade. There so, so many flies that the only way to move around with ease is to wear a fly net as Dave and I are in the attached photo, the best £4.00 we've spent in Australia!

We have learnt so much about the history of the area and the culture and beliefs of the Aboriginal people during our short time here. To understand how a nomadic way of life was maintained for hundreds of years in such a harsh environment and how the traditional ways are still passed on from generation to generation through stories and songs has been really interesting.