16th September 2023
Distance: 146 Km
Fuel: 51 Litres
Valley of the Winds (second attempt)
Up early as usual, showered as usual because today I was going to re-attempt the Valley of the Winds walk, or rather make it to the Karu Lookout. A couple of days ago I turned back before achieving this because I was too tired from the Walpa Gorge walk (or that was my theory).
Both of these walks are over very rough, rocky terrain so pretty tiring. Anyway to cut a long story short – I made it to the Karu Lookout, I even ventured a few dozen metres further on just to take a few photos but to be honest the track just got rougher and was impassable for me. I was happy to get as far as I did, it was an enjoyable walk.
Afterwards drove to Uluru for one last look as we are leaving tomorrow as it is very unlikely I will ever visit again. Had a look at the walk that the kids did earlier.
Spent a little time at the point where the climb used to commence, the track is still visible but the chain has gone.
Called in at the Shell servo to buy fuel – diesel was $3.03 a litre! Filled up and paid $150 for the privilege.
Made a quick trip to the Post Office to post my postcards before returning to the camp grounds.
The rest of the day followed the pattern of yesterday. A trip to the swimming pool then the short drive to the pub for a few drinks, a meal and a game of Exploding Kittens before bed.
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