Author Topic: Oz Trip Report (w/ a splash of Abu Dhabi) (Read 69804 times)

moish · « **Reply #140 on:** January 20, 2013, 07:22:49 PM »

At the end of the tour, the ranger started going in to the religious aspects of the rock, and how it’s sacred to the Aborigines. Although technically it’s permitted to climb to the top, they strongly discourage it due to the religious sensitivity. This made for quite a lively discussion. Personally, I absolutely would have climbed, had I had the time. The window of opportunity is closing, as the Aborigines are putting pressure to end climbing once and for all. I also had a problem with signs forbidding photography of certain ‘sensitive’ parts of the rock, and I have posted these photos for your viewing pleasure. (Tip: Although the weather was quite warm, at the start of the tour at 8am, it was freezing, so dress accordingly)

moish · « **Reply #141 on:** January 20, 2013, 07:25:27 PM »

We then drove the circumference of the rock to see all the different angles.

moish · « **Reply #142 on:** January 20, 2013, 07:27:00 PM »

Probably the best way to view Uluru is from the air, and there are a bunch of helicopter companies vying for business. Nobody had an official policy regarding child and infant pricing, so I called each company, told them what we needed, and went with the cheapest one.

The view from the air definitely did not disappoint, and was one of our highlights.

Kata Tjuta in the distance

moish · « **Reply #143 on:** January 20, 2013, 07:56:25 PM »

Interestingly, in the weeks before our visit, the area experienced unusually high rainfall, which caused an abundance of plant growth. This caused a rare contrast of red and green which was interesting to see from the sky)

Up next.......Queensland

bubkiz · « **Reply #144 on:** January 20, 2013, 08:16:45 PM »

Keep 'em comin'!

Achas Veachas · « **Reply #145 on:** January 20, 2013, 10:00:14 PM »

Awesome! Keep it up!

Devorah · « **Reply #146 on:** January 20, 2013, 10:03:59 PM »

Quote from: Achas Veachas on January 20, 2013, 10:00:14 PM

Awesome! Keep it up!

+1

Dan · « **Reply #147 on:** January 21, 2013, 08:24:27 PM »

Looks neat, but I'm happy having decided on Tassie over Uluru.
Bonus: There's a cable car to the top of The Nut in Tasmania.

Devorah · « **Reply #148 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:58:34 AM »

Quote from: Dan on January 21, 2013, 08:24:27 PM

Looks neat, but I'm happy having decided on Tassie over Uluru.
Bonus: There's a cable car to the top of The Nut in Tasmania.

Still waiting for that TR.

moish · « **Reply #149 on:** February 27, 2013, 08:15:26 AM »

Gearing up for the next adventure...

sky121 · « **Reply #150 on:** February 27, 2013, 08:31:28 AM »

Quote from: moish on February 27, 2013, 08:15:26 AM

Gearing up for the next adventure...

Where to?

Dan · « **Reply #151 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:15:41 AM »

I dont know how you eat that stuff more than one time without feeling ill.
Frozen homemade food FTW.

Then again I also don't know how you go on RTWs with 2 kids. Kol Hakavod.

jj1000 · « **Reply #152 on:** February 27, 2013, 09:18:26 AM »

Quote from: sky121 on February 27, 2013, 08:31:28 AM

Where to?

+1

moish · « **Reply #153 on:** February 27, 2013, 01:29:56 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 27, 2013, 09:15:41 AM

I dont know how you eat that stuff more than one time without feeling ill.
Frozen homemade food FTW.

Then again I also don't know how you go on RTWs with 2 kids. Kol Hakavod.

at least its better than la briute...

Dan · « **Reply #154 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:13:28 PM »

Quote from: moish on February 27, 2013, 01:29:56 PM

at least its better than la briute...

Won't eat that more than once either. But in middle of a strenuous all-day hike while sitting on a ledge on the end of the world (still can't believe noone here has tried that hike) it was a treat to have a piping hot cheese ravioli meal. We even took along some Parmesan cheese and some sauce though to make it taste better

jj1000 · « **Reply #155 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:19:20 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 27, 2013, 03:13:28 PM

But in middle of a strenuous all-day hike while sitting on a ledge on the end of the world (still can't believe noone here has tried that hike)

Which hike is that? Kauai?

Dan · « **Reply #156 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:22:35 PM »

Yup, in my TR I think.

jj1000 · « **Reply #157 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:26:22 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 27, 2013, 03:22:35 PM

Yup, in my TR I think.

A 2-3 day hike which is high on my bucket list. I plan on doing it within the next 2 years im"yh...

sky121 · « **Reply #158 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:30:17 PM »

Quote from: Dan on February 27, 2013, 03:13:28 PM

Won't eat that more than once either. But in middle of a strenuous all-day hike while sitting on a ledge on the end of the world (still can't believe noone here has tried that hike)

Would love to do it. Last time I was in Kauai I wasn't with the right crowd. And I wouldn't do it alone.

One day.. (soon)

jj1000 · « **Reply #159 on:** February 27, 2013, 04:16:04 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on February 27, 2013, 03:30:17 PM

Would love to do it. Last time I was in Kauai I wasn't with the right crowd. And I wouldn't do it alone.

One day.. (soon)

+1 same sitch. So when is good for you?

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