They told me, that due to the increasing heat the trail at the base of Uluru (Ayers Rock) will be closed after 11 am, so we started early. At the park gate we must pay a fee – 25 AUD per person for 3 days of access. Then you can drive to thr bottom of the majestic mountain. We left the car at the thailhead of the summit trail. 30 years ago I was climbing here to the top. Today nobody goes up – the trail is closed for the safety reason – it is too hot. The nightmare of this area are little flies. We used face nets to survive!
We started to walk in the clockwise darection. The walk is easy and flat, the only problems are the distance (like 10 kms) and the heat. But it is worth the effort – views are great. I took a lot of pictures. But at some places as you walk there are Aborigin holy places and photography is forbidden there. We did the full loop in 3 hours – like me 30 years ago – I am still fit! 🙂
