I went on a day tour to Standley Chasm (which sounds like Cazz-um). It was so very pretty. The walk up there was quite easy because apparently people who do this day tour are all older couples. I was slightly taken back by that, but I decided I am geeky enough to fit in. I found out a lot about Alice Springs, Standley, and Simpson's Gap. It turns out that the Chasm was named after a teacher. It was neat to find out that there was a woman who helped out so much that they named this great big rock thing after her.The walk to it was like taking a step back in time. It reminded me of the "Walking with the Dinosaurs" I saw with Brittney and Carol (remember, I'm a geek). I saw these palms (which was only the top portion) growing out of these rock cervices. They only get a little bit of water but are able to grow. Nuts! You can see how high up it is compared to me standing in the photo. It was a great time.
At Simpson's Gap (which I didn't learn as much about, I think my brain was turning into mush with all the information I was getting) I got a chance to see a black footed rock wallaby. It was pretty cute. Like a little cousin to the kangaroo.
The Gap has a bit of water which looks like an Oasis from the heat. It was very pretty. You are not allowed to swim in it.
But there are flies like you wouldn't believe!!! So I think the fly issue kept me from learning more about the Gap.
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