Ayers Rock

We left our little free stay after a bit of a slow pack up, and set off for Ayers Rock, or Uluru. We past the fake one, Mount Connor, and even that was quite impressive. We reached Yulara at about lunchtime. On arrival we were advised that the Rock walk was closed due to the wind, so we unpacked and settled in for some lunch. Troy checked on the Rock status again a little later, and the walk had been opened, so we set off. Uluru was breathtaking, much more than I had expected. 

On arrival at the base of the rock, we geared ourselves up, and then we were off! 

It was hard yakka, apparently a 10% steep grade, and it felt like it! I could feel my calves by the end of the first 100m!!

It was a little hairy in some places, I can understand now why they close it due to winds on some occasions. We climbed, and we climbed and we climbed some more. The kids did a fabulous job, although Stella bailed out just near the end! Every now and again, we would stop and enjoy the view and absorb the feel of the rock. The view of the Olgas was great! 

We finally made it to the top, feeling very weary but exhilarated! 

Coming down was almost as hard as going up and reaching the bottom felt amazing!! 

We returned to camp for a shower, then went back for the sunset view of Uluru. It was special and it did change colour, contrary to my belief!! 

We returned back to camp for an early night, tired and weary from a big day!!