ULURU AKA AYERS ROCK
Today our flight takes us to Uluru, formally known as Ayers Rock, in the middle of the continent. Australian outback, here we come!
Our flights were uneventful and nice, with some tail winds. Our approach took us right near the famous rock and its counter part Kata Tjuta - this makes for a great photo op.
We only had one night in Yuluru so our itinerary was packed to make sure we saw it all. Only two, Peter and Annie, opted for the afternoon trek through Kata Tjuta. We then had a sunset cocktail overlooking Kata Tjuta before heading out for some star gazing and a walk through the art installation "Field of Lights". Our next morning was a sunrise visit of Uluru, que those alarm clocks for 5:30am when we launched out to see the sun light up this famous landmark.
Once the sun arose it was a short walk through Uluru for an up close and personal view/visit of this massive rock that has become one of the faces of Australia.
Then it was back in the planes for our next flight to Broome, Australia - our last destination in Australia.
Our flights were uneventful and nice, with some tail winds. Our approach took us right near the famous rock and its counter part Kata Tjuta - this makes for a great photo op.
We only had one night in Yuluru so our itinerary was packed to make sure we saw it all. Only two, Peter and Annie, opted for the afternoon trek through Kata Tjuta. We then had a sunset cocktail overlooking Kata Tjuta before heading out for some star gazing and a walk through the art installation "Field of Lights". Our next morning was a sunrise visit of Uluru, que those alarm clocks for 5:30am when we launched out to see the sun light up this famous landmark.
Once the sun arose it was a short walk through Uluru for an up close and personal view/visit of this massive rock that has become one of the faces of Australia.
Then it was back in the planes for our next flight to Broome, Australia - our last destination in Australia.
John's CJ3+ contrail flying at FL450 on our way to Yulara
Our passenger Annie
Annie was co-pilot for the flight from Adelaide to Yulara
First sight of Ayers Rock in our descent
Sunset in Yuluru
Thierry and Peter sneaking a drone flight
success!
up to no good
Our sunset cocktail at Sails in the Desert
Thierry flying his drone
Once the sun set, we headed out for some star gazing and a visit to "Field of Lights"
Field of Lights, 50,000 slender lights illuminate the desert - install by world
renowned artist Bruce Munro
Field of Lights, 50,000 slender lights illuminate the desert -
install by world renowned artist Bruce Munro
Uluru at sunrise
breakfast of champions in the outback
the suns a rising
an unbelievable sight
Our Group for the Sunrise Tour
Our great naturalist guides in Ayers Rock
Walking tour of Uluru for our up close and personal visit of this famous rock formation
Can you spot the heart?
heart erosion
any one up for a climb? The fence you see in the picture is the path up to the top of Uluru Rock - at your own risk.
up, up and away - we are off to Broome, Australia
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