Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Ayers Rock

We are in the outback for a few dyas in Uluru for Ayers Rock. This place is amazing. We took a fantastic 6 mile hile/ scramble this morning, caught the sunrise and then wound our way through a series of rock formations called the Olgas. The rocks and soil are a brilliant red and the vegetation ranges from scrub bruch to huge eucalyptus trees.

This afternoon we have a sunset hike and then some Southern Hemisphere start watching at the observatory. It's kind of like camp!

We will post some pictures when we can. We leave tomorrow for the Great Barrier Reef.
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6 comments:

  1. DadSeptember 25, 2007 at 10:33 PM

    About time we get some photos! I expect more out of blog about the adventures of five American women as they travel through Austrailia. I'm not used to this much plot in this type of story.

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  2. DadSeptember 25, 2007 at 10:36 PM

    Oops. Just realized my comments get published under my name for purposes of my blog. That's a little creepy.

    -Josh

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2007 at 11:55 PM

    Dear Wallabies -- Before you leave the bush, make sure you have a spot of bush tucker and chow down on some fire-roasted witchetty grubs, as did Jenny's mom, Jan of blessed memory, when she did her tour of Ayers Rock and the Outback. Check 'em out her: http://www.mjhall.org/bushtucker/page5.htm
    Mmm, mmm, good (especially with a dab of Vegemite).
    And whilst you are at the Barrier Reef, make sure you look out for the Box Jellyfish and especially the dreaded Swimming Cassowary!!
    Enjoy!!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2007 at 12:05 AM

    Once you get to the Great Barreir Reef, Please say hi to Nemo, Dorie, and Bruce for me!
    Love,
    Aiden Rose

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2007 at 6:38 AM

    Hi Kris! This all sounds amazing. I can't wait to hear more and see pics when you get back! Casey

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  6. Zendog500September 26, 2007 at 9:33 AM

    Kris, Sounds like the Worlds were an awesome experience. Way to go Team USA in winning the Nations Cup!! See You Tube clips below.
    The EPA Green Dragons are proud of our co-captain!! If you get back before race day (October 6th) why not join us on the river with pictures!! Rob

    Women's Premier video
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP-nTl87iPI
    womens 200K
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG_YUpHUzgs

    USA Men's team Finals video
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8MJUmT6jFQ
    diff clip of finals
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixn2AjR1g-c

    Mens 200M race
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC4l4fJbehk

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