Kata Tjuta and Uluru Trips

Yesterday we spent the morning at Kata Tjuta, walking into Walpa Gorge. We have to limit the time we spend in the national park because of our little critters left in their vans. The rocks at the Olgas are a conglomerate of granite and basalt boulders held together by sandstone. This is easily seen in the boulders that have fallen, but from a distance the Olgas look similar to Ayres Rock which is sandstone.

Anita went with our Roadie friends to the sunset light show. Apparently the canapes and drinks were not special, but she really enjoyed the light show. I enjoyed a night at home with Tilly and Blue, and checking on the other dogs by making sure they weren't barking or crying in their vans.


This morning it was a lot cooler but not as cold as down south. We drove out to Uluru and I was delighted to see a coffee van. He has only recently started this business so I happily supported him by trying his coffee which was good.


While the others headed off to the Mala walk, I got my electric scooter ready. I caught up with them at a gorge with a permanent water source and green trees. 


I continued following the base track that goes around the Rock. There are so many different sides to this amazing structure.




I kept an eye on my battery meter because I intended turning around before getting to the 50% level. Before that happened my rear tyre went flat. Fortunately I wasn't far from Uluru Rd so was able to call my support team to collect me. After loading the scooter back into the car we drove the rest of the way around the Rock.




Back st camp we took Blue and Tilly to one of the grassed tent sites and let them play on their leads. After lunch we went with our friends to the gallery at Sails in the Desert, then shopping at the town centre.

I tried to pump up the tyre on my scooter but discovered a large prickle had caused the flat. I won't be able to have it repaired until we get to Adelaide. 

I pulled down the awning shades and rolled up the awning without any problems. Tomorrow we will leave here and make our way back to the Stuart Hwy.

















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