If you are looking for a warm place to go … well, this is it.  After getting off the plane, I grabbed my luggage and I headed out to the car I rented.  As soon as I walked out the airport door I was hit by the heat … I couldn’t believe it.  I thought the souls of my shoes were going to melt on the pavement.  Out of habit, when I get into a car I sit, close the door and then put on my seatbelt.  Well, let me tell you, after I closed the door I could not breathe it was so hot.  It was over 40 degrees celsius!!!  I quickly opened the door, turned on the car and air conditioner.  I had to stand outside of the car and open all the doors.  Once I got back in and on the road, I could barely hold onto the steering wheel as it was scolding hot.  Never, have I experienced such heat.  

I arrived at the hotel which was air conditioned, thank goodness.  LOL A bus load got in just before I arrived but the staff were very organized and quick to get everyone assigned rooms.  It was quite evident that you cannot do too much during the day, so I had a little nap.  Eventually I drove to the local market and got some groceries along with a lot of water to drink in the hotel and on the hikes.  I was very pleased to have a fridge in my hotel room.

That evening I took a trip to Uluru for sunset photo’s.  I got to the provincial gate and paid for a 3-day pass.  It was amazing to finally see Uluru for the first time.  I observed many people wearing netting over their heads.  Well, when I got out of the car I learned very quickly why … I have never seen so many flies!  It was hard to believe that there would be that many.  I would not recommend that you talk to anyone without having a net over your head as you would probably get a mouthful.  While setting up the tripod and camera I was constantly swatting myself to remove flies … they were getting in my ears, my nose all over the face.  I have to admit, it was beginning to agitate me a little.  LOL Even with all the flies, I am so glad to have witnessed the colors … the sunset … and yes, the heat. Ha! Ha! Ha!  

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