Ayers Rock

Last of my annual pilgrimage

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December 1st 2005
The search for some of my ants in saltpans resulted in a drive towards Yulara. The saltpan was snugly fit in some private land but couldnt resist the thought of not checking for ants and we drove into the private property. Yup! found the ants, lots of them infact..and lots of nests aswell. Here are some pics of the day, the day before and days following the find. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory » Alice Springs

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more