The Outback Experience

Well we both survived the outback experience which consisted of many different absolutely stunning views, a couple of very demanding hikes up some very rocky and steep paths and roughing it by sleeping in tents with outside bathroom facilities (Sue, no luxury tent accommodations as in Kenya which I am sure Shelly would love to have had here). Each site had very different scenery. Ayers Rock (Uluru) was very stunning as was the Olgas but my favourite was King's Canyon .. Wow!!! The drives were very long between each site we visited. Mornings were up by 5:30, quick breakfast and packing in the dark. The stars were incredible. The last night we sat by the fire (about 20 of us) and of all things roasted marshmallows (very small ones ... had to put at least two on what I would call a very sad looking stick. Would love to have seen more kangaroos (only saw a few) and saw more wild camels and brombies (wild horses). Overall we very much enjoyed our outback experience but are both very happy to be back in Sydney. Alice Springs was nothing special. Very desolate. Alcohol and drugs are a big problem with the aboriginals. In fact, we couldn't purchase any alcohol without showing photo ID which they scanned. Well one more day in Sydney and then we fly home on Tuesday a.m. The time has definitely flown and there are still so many places and things to do but they will have to wait for my next visit. I hope you have all enjoyed my blog. See you all when I am back home. Cheers!