The Mulga Rock Tour 09/09/09-11/09/09

So I have been a bit behind on writing blogs. (I am so sorry Grandma! And China!) I apologize. But I will try my best to catch you up!

So from the 9th until the 11th I did a 3 day, 2 night tour to see Kings Canyon (my fave!), Kata Tjutas (or the Olgas), and Uluru (Ayer's Rock). It was neat/nerve racking to be camping in the Outback. Or Bush.. they call them both and I can't really figure out the difference.

I slept in a swag for the first time. What is a swag, you ask? A swag is, according to wikipedia: A modern swag is a waterproof canvas sleeping compartment that is sometimes bug-proof. All swags come with a foam mattress, and can comfortably be slept in with the addition of a pillow and sleeping bag. When rolled up the swag is lightweight and very compact, making it ideal for storage and transport. It is typically easy to erect and roll up can be done quickly.

It was still pretty cold out at night.. seeing how it was the beginning of Spring here. The first night I was bundled up and next to the fire. The next night at another camp I was just fine. I heard that a Dingo got into our camp and tried to (and did) eat some of our Wheet Bix (think Shredded Wheat, but the big ones). So there Brittney, I don't believe they would eat a baby. There was even other food... they ate cereal. Tu Madre!

Since we were sleeping outside I was very surprised when I woke up in the middle of the night... because the moon was too bright. Strange, I know. But the stars were so great to fall asleep under. Since leaving the Norhtern Territory I will have to admit they have the greatest view of the stars.

While on that tour I met some neat people. I made friends with a nice British girl named Nikki. She was hilarious! I was so glad to have met her cause she had the same stupid, off the wall sense of humor as me. I also found out that the only other American on that tour lived in Spokane! Crazy, huh?

The Tour was really great and I learned a lot while on it. It was exciting to think that I have been somewhere that most people will only see in pictures. So I made sure to take everything in.

I will write about each place so the pictures will make sense. I hope!