Uluru and Didgeridoo

Dancing in the Sunrise.  We hiked inside Uluru this morning between giant boulders.  The surface was rocky and uneven so we helped each other traverse the terrain with steady footing.

This photo represents the bush terrain with the Kata Tjuta mountain range in the distance.

Uluru is a sacred site for the Aboriginals

of Australia.  This is an ancient women's cave where they would process the wild game and edible plants the men would provide.  Different extended families or clans inhabited Australia prior to European settlement.  Aboriginal refers collectively to these first nation groups who elect elders to represent them in the governance of Australia.  Uluru was overrun with tourists in the first half of the 20th century until the Australian government recognized Aboriginal rights as original occupants of this vast continent.  Since then, tourism is still permitted at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park but with restrictions that protect both the sacred sites and the environment of the Outback. 

Flies are abundant and pesky during the daylight so a head net is necessary to avoid their seeking moisture from one's face.

Today, we hiked much closer to Uluru and captured photos of many different and interesting formations in these rocks.  These caves served distinct purposes for the Mala group who lived here.  

Sunset brings more colors, hues and aura to Uluru adding to the mystical magic of this sacred site.  Below, are two photos to show the color transformation of The Rock at sunset.

Didgeridoo Player serenades our return to camp.

Michael Buble sang in Hold On;

So, hold on to me tight
Hold on, I promise it'll be alright
'Cause we are stronger here together than we could ever be alone
Just hold on to me, don't you ever let me go
Hold on to me, it's gonna be alright
Hold on to me tonight

They always say we were the lucky ones