Been living in the outback with my friends, the flies, buzzing around me. It is really desolate country here. Very harsh climate and land...I do not know why someone would want to choose to live here. Very hot during the day with temps close to 100 degrees...but no humidity.
Checked into the Outback Pioneer Hotel along with my friends, the spiders!! Get me out of this place!!! It is sort of a captive audience..in fact, it is the only hotel for anyone wanted to stay in Ayers Rock. We did some hiking around the rock. I guess the big deal about the rock they now call Uluru is the aboriginal art that is on the rock along with all the folklore of how the rock was formed.
Went to the rock at sunset where it is constantly changing various shades of pinks, purples and reds. They say it is a spiritual experience...and it was if you get my drift.
Packed up today after another couple of morning hikes at the Olgas which are a huge conglomerate range of hills near Uluru. Then got my traveling wings on and flew to Cairns, the home of the Great Barrier Reef. Tomorrow we will head out for the day to see the reef and snorkel. The reef is still 24 miles on the water from here so it will take us about two hours to get there. They say the sea is rough as there was a cyclone near here recently...and I forgot the dramamine at home. Wish me luck.
Take care and stay safe and healthy until next time.
Love,
Gloria
Checked into the Outback Pioneer Hotel along with my friends, the spiders!! Get me out of this place!!! It is sort of a captive audience..in fact, it is the only hotel for anyone wanted to stay in Ayers Rock. We did some hiking around the rock. I guess the big deal about the rock they now call Uluru is the aboriginal art that is on the rock along with all the folklore of how the rock was formed.
Went to the rock at sunset where it is constantly changing various shades of pinks, purples and reds. They say it is a spiritual experience...and it was if you get my drift.
Packed up today after another couple of morning hikes at the Olgas which are a huge conglomerate range of hills near Uluru. Then got my traveling wings on and flew to Cairns, the home of the Great Barrier Reef. Tomorrow we will head out for the day to see the reef and snorkel. The reef is still 24 miles on the water from here so it will take us about two hours to get there. They say the sea is rough as there was a cyclone near here recently...and I forgot the dramamine at home. Wish me luck.
Take care and stay safe and healthy until next time.
Love,
Gloria
Hi Glor: love reading all the interesting places you've been and seen!! I have to say I think you will need a "vacation" after all this with the pace you are keeping. By the way our health reform passed here yesterday so everyone here will have health coverage as well.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your return!! Safe travels.
Love, Lisa
Mom, there is a very popular rap song right now where the rappers just yell IM ON A BOAT! Just do that and youll be fine. or u can sing Boats and Hoes song from step brothers. either way youll have fun
ReplyDeleteI would avoid your son's advice. Not sure if you really want to sing those songs on your boat trip. Ayers Rock looks pretty cool. I have gotten the Ayers Rock Steak at Outback Steakhouse. I thought it was pretty good. Also, be sure to let us know if you find Nemo in the Great Barrier Reef.
ReplyDeleteSo is Elaine mad that you get to drive the camel? I've experienced driving with you and I think Elaine should have insisted on driving!!! Ayers rock looks really neat...almost surreal. Can't wait to hear about the Great Barrier Reef.
ReplyDeleteHey Glor, Did that camel ever get up?
ReplyDeleteFreddy
mom,
ReplyDeletett wants a camel party for his birthday. he's given up on ponys and cows