After four weeks of trouble with the internet I can finally return to my blog, starting with our visit to Uluru.

Today was our day to explore Uluru. It was another early start because the others wanted to climb the rock. Mark and I had decided not to climb even before I had hurt my knee.

Chris and Irene had rejoined us yesterday and were ready to make up for lost time.

 Mala Walk is one of the base walks around Uluru where you  see some of the very places where the Mala people prepare for ceremony . This is an easy ranger guided walk and well worth it.

Fascinating rock art.

Would love to see water coming down here.

The face on the side of the rock.

The waterhole on the left is the most reliable one at the base of Uluru, while the chair is one of many made for one of the royal visits.

The next set of photos are from the family cave.

 Kata-Tjuta

After exploring Uluru it was time to head back to Yulara for some lunch , after which we went and watched some aboriginal dancing at the resort.

Followed by a glorious sunset.