Dispatch #4

It was worth the bum-numbing 450km(x2!) to experience the wonders of Uluru and Kata-Tjuta (aka The Olgas). From every angle, they were an oil painting waiting to happen. You don't expect so much flora'n'fauna - or so much water. Not only did we bushwalk past sizeable catchments at both formations, IT RAINED TWICE! First while we were at the excellent Uluru visitor centre, then again at the conclusion of our BBQ tea, as we watched the sun set on the iconic Aussie rock.

Today, I confined myself to tourist attractions around town:
* The "Cultural Precinct" (Albert Namatjira Gallery, Museum Of Central Australia, Connellan Hangar Aviation Museum, etc.)
* School Of The Air
* Bush Telegraph and the original "Alice Spring"
* Anzac Hill and the RSL War Museum

Tomorrow, I plan to check out the Reptile Centre, Royal Flying Doctor Service and whatever natural sights such as Standley (sic) Chasm I can fit in.


Random Alice Springs fact: Newspapers from the capital cities, eg. "The Australian", can cost double the cover price.

This is my 200th DorkGeekNerd post.