I have woken to a crisp 1-2 degrees, and after enjoying yesterdays sunshine in my tanktop...realised we are getting TOUGH. It maxed out at 16 degrees yesterday! I am thinking I am one tuff mudder lol.
Anyway, wanted to share as I am very excited....just found out my parents will be here for nearly 3 weeks over Christmas!!
*WOOHOO & HAPPY DANCE*
We are close and I would hate to spend Christmas apart again especially with the kids. We had a lovely Christmas with the inlaws last year and while it was lots of fun and I love catching up with them, it isnt the same as your own family Christmas...you know the little things you do that are unique to your family? ....some of which 'outsiders' just dont get? lol. Well we may be just crazy but we have a few....poor hubby he must sit there and roll his eyes a lot lol!
As a special extra we have decided to use a few days in between my hubby's Christmas Roster to go and check out Uluru!
It quite possibly could be the worst time of the year, it will be searing with heat and flies, the earth will be baked and brown but you know what the best part of going somewhere out of season....NO CROWDS. So, not sure if we will be having a bush BBQ for actual Chrissy lunch or heading out there a few days later, not even sure if we are tough enough to brave camping in those regular 40 plus temps...but I DO know there WILL be a pool, even if I have to take along a blow up!
.......and most importantly we will be able to take in the majestic, deeply spiritual splendour of Uluru together.
PS. The pic isn't one of mine but it is spectacular and thought it might be inspiring for some of you, you can check out more gorgeous pics & practival info here: http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/uluru/
I will share our planning tips and trip report here aswell. It is still about a four hour drive from here...but when planning from interstate or overseas it is a lot harder to factor in. Many people only discover how far it is when they get to Alice and realise with disappointment that it is not really a viable day trip from here.
I am now looking at the walks in the area and will get to tick something off my (ever expanding) wish list...I have wanted to attend a Sounds of Silence Dinner since, well, forever. I recall being offered a chance to take this when I first became a travel agent a lifetime ago...but turned it down in favour of a trip to Bali.....was still fantastic experience, and a first world problem I am aware lol, but it has been niggling at my mind ever since. I havent heard any bad reviews, so would love to do this as a special treat for my family while there but at $185 a pop it is a bit out of my price range...so now looking at how we can reinvent our own Sounds of Silence for Xmas dinner in the outback. Here we come Pinterest! lol...any excuse! I am thinking the luxury of beautifully set tables with candles would be easy enough to acheive...some good wine...& the sunset & good company are free.
Happy Dreaming to you on your (hopefully) lazy Sunday x
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