This morning we wanted to get the Uluru sunrise photo to round out the photo set. It was three degrees when we left the resort, but we are getting better at adding enough layers to stay alive. In the National Park, there are designated photo places to avoid people stopping randomly on the roadsides and to encourage people not to take photos of the sensitive site. I was taking photos at the Uluru sunrise site when I noticed the man next to me was in shorts, as opposed to my multiple layers. We got talking and he explained that he was an Aucklander and would rather come to Australia than visit Wellington or Christchurch, because there is nothing worthwhile south of the Bombay Hills. Just another $#&$ Aucklander eh. Apart from the fact that some of the trees near the viewing area need a trim, it was a beautiful morning for photos.
After the morning photos, we came back to the resort for hot showers and breakfast. We then visited the local cultural centre to learn more about the local communities and their styles of art works. They also have a video on how they used the local plants to make various foods. Following lunch we’d booked in a scenic helicopter flight. We flew out over Tata Tjuta and then back to Uluru. The pilot said he would do the flight about 15 times today.
Tonight’s entertainment was the Wintjiri Wiru laser light and drone show. This is a high-tech telling of the story of the Mala people, a story that has been told and past down the generations for thousands of years. The show was originally started here in February 2023 and features some 1,100 drones. The story is told in traditional languages and english and is compelling. I would definitely rate it above the ‘Field of Lights’. The meal is canapes and then a gourmet picnic basket, which was definitely a step up from last night’s RSL-style buffet. Unfortunately, filming and photos are not allowed, so no footage. Of course, there was one last opportunity for an Uluru sunset photo before the show.
Until tomorrow!
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