Today’s weather is SLIGHTLY better than last night’s sunset view. At least you can see the potential of that red color popping out against the clouds.

I am so excited for this morning’s activity — we are given several hours to stroll the 10k base walk on our own. I pop in my headphones and chill out while snapping photos and enjoying my proximity to this bucket list destination.

Here is the expanse of Uluru, as captured by my fisheye lens:

Does this shape remind you of something?

And here is one end of Uluru as we round the curve to its back side:

A resting spot among the trees:

This bend of the rock reminds me of a smiling whale:

Here’s a shot of the whale’s open jaw:

This plaque signifies one of the Aboriginal stories we are told — Kuniya is a snake who slithered along one stretch of Uluru to mold a giant curved wall, as seen two photos down.

We’re told another Aboriginal story that explains these two giant fissures in the rock:

I love these images of waterfalls trickling down the rock. I used the one on the right in my Capture the Color post a few weeks ago.

This is Kapi Mutitjulu, a very sacred watering hole that exists year-round, even in dry season.

It’s hard to tell in these photos, but the water literally sparkles. I’ve never seen anything like it. It must be connected to the wind rippling across the water, but I don’t feel any breeze while standing on the platform. Even as large groups arrive, everyone stays silent in respect of this sacred area.

Our trip concludes with return visit to Uluru’s primary viewing area. The weather has one last chance to turn things around but there’s no break in the clouds. We snap our final photos anyway.

Here’s the Mulgas van, our home for this three day journey through the Outback.

It’s only 280 miles back to Alice Springs… see you on the flip side!

On Monday I’ll recap my trip with Mulgas Adventures and to share miscellaneous photos from our time in the Outback. Happy long weekend to my friends in the States!

This post is sponsored by Muglas Adventures, who generously hosted my 3 day tour of the Outback. Opinions are my own.