Kata Tjuka (The Olgas)

Early morning looking out towards Kata Tjuka

A genuine australian Akubra hat that keeps the sun off your head and is waterproof as well. Also seen in the movie 'The Man from Snowy River'.

native bush tucker

the sky was actually this shade of blue and not a cloud in the sky

wart curing needles Annabell scarifices her hand for the demo

bush medicine

early morning walk and the temperature is around 27 degrees

this kangaroo a smaller variety of the big red was grazing along side the trail...a total surprise for all of us!

The rock formation that makes up the Olga's is a compact mix of various rocks and limestone that is almost concrete like and because of millions of years of erosion the Olga's mountain surface is more dome like, Kata Tjuka means 'many heads'. 

Ochre is a natural rock found in this area.

 It contains iron oxide and when mixed with a little water it becomes an excellent source of paint.

Annabell paints up her face to show us.

Its a grueling walk and we constantly stop for water breaks.

another water fill up station before we continue on....

....all downhill from here until we reach the bus.

Here we came across a herd of wild camels. Australia is home to 1.2 million of these gentle giants.

It's late and back on the camp site we are helping to prepare the evening meal.

Steve is preparing tonights "Damper" that will go with our meal. Damper is traditionaly a simple unleavened bread baked in the hot coals of the campfire. It's called 'damper' because the fire is dampened to allow the bread to be cooked over the ash hot coals.

The Damper is ready!

Everyone is ready to roll out their swags and sleep beneath the stars. Goodnite Johnboy....