Our day started very early with a drive out to Uluru to watch the sunrise.
The clouds came over a bit but it was still pretty good.
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| Sunrise |
Then after breakfast and a bit of a rest we headed off on the 45min drive to Kata Tjuta (formerly known as The Olgas). Kata Tjuta means Many Heads and that is exactly what it looks like from the distance. But when you get up close the rocks are unbelievably high and very imposing. I wanted to attempt one of the walks, but wasn't sure if I would be able to. I decided to try the Walpa Gorge walk that was rated a Grade 3 - moderate walk - 2.6km return. Now I am not a fit person at all and usually start a walk and give up. But I started and even though it was very rocky and uphill, I just kept saying to myself You Can Do It. After about 35mins I reached the end of the walk that was deep in the gorge. The walk back seemed to come even easier to me. By the time I got back to the car I was bursting with pride for myself. I did it and I didn't give up before the job was completed. They say the Kata Tjuta is a very sacred spiritual place. At first I thought I didn't find it spiritual but then after finishing my walk I thank this sacred place for showing me
I can do anything if I just put my mind to it.
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| Kata Tjuta in the distance - Sunrise |
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| About half way up Walpa Gorge |
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| Reflections of Walpa Gorge |
Davine you bet you can do anything you put your mind to doing, or maybe it's putting your heart into accomplishing what you set out to do. I'm so happy for you that you completed your walk, how enthralling!
ReplyDeleteYou have reminded me not to take simple things like walking for granted, to be grateful I can put one foot in front of the other, heck I can even run again! How soon I forget what it was like almost 8 years ago now. I couldn't even get out of the hospital bed I was in, never mind walk. So good on you for completing something you set out to do!
I love the photos! The Olgas are a sight to be seen and experience.
Have an awesome weekend!
WOW! Kata Tjuta looks to be a wonderful spot! And you proved to yourself that you could do the walk,good for you Davine.
ReplyDeleteMakes me think about how we all get stuck in our 'ruts' and don't challenge ourselves enough on a daily basis. You will be as 'fit as a fiddle' when this part of your journey ends.
Great photos....love the reflection!