Alice Springs, Uluru and Cape Tribulation

Alice Springs is a tiny little town in the middle of the out-back, the locals were 'interesting' and we witnessed lots drama's in the street! The day after we arrived we were off on a three day red centre safari which we kicked off with a camel ride, those things run fast believe me!! We hiked through the valley of the winds at Kata Tjuta which was more like rock climbing in places and watched the sun set over Uluru. We were supposed to be sleeping in swags under the stars but after dinner the rain poured and a huge electrical storm began! Needless to say we opted for the tents very quickly!!

The following day we walked the base of Uluru after the sunrise (lots of early mornings on this trip!!) and made our way to Kings Canyon for another hike.

We're now in Cairns after three days in Cape Tribulation (the three days were spent minus Charlene's back pack which went awol following our flight from Alice, not to worry though as they have now been lovingly reunited!!).

Cape Tribulation was amazing! Beautiful beaches but its stinger season so no swimming. We took a board walk through the Daintree rain forest and found some HUGE spiders! As big as my hand spiders! The entire town appears to be run by hippies so as you can imagine most things run a pretty slow pace, accept for the horse riding and sea kayacking! We went riding for a morning through the rain forest and along the beach - all I can say is amazing! we're booking lessons when we get home after cantering for the first time. Kayacking around Cape Tribulation itself was pretty hard work and I'm still feeling it now but was well worth it (even though I managed to fall out!).

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