Week 8 Coober Pedy - Ayres Rock - Coober Pedy

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Hung out a few days in Coober Pedy with Dave and Urban, the other two bikers headed off down the coast. As Urban was not in a position to drive his motorbike I suggested to them that Urban could come in Norbert whilst Dave drives his motorbike and that we head North for 5 days whilst Urbs injuries get better and he can get back on the bike. We drove Northto Uluru ( Ayres Rock) and I had a great time. We had some very interesting conversations as both of them were Jehovahs Witness. I learned a bit about their religion and way of life which made some very interesting conversations in the long hours in the car.  

After 2 days of driving we get to ‘the Rock’. OMG it was amazing! Nothing can prepare you for its shear size and presence. We arrived just as the sun was setting and got to see how the rock changes colour and becomes this rich red which makes this rock so famous.  It’s a very touristic place and I guess I was prepared for this having read Bill Brysons book Down Under, but the amount of tourists did not really spoil the experience for me. 

The next morning we got up at 5 to go and see the sunrise from another side of the rock. This time it is equally spectacular and I turn into an paparazzi with my camera. There is no way that this place can get captured with a camera and make it justice. We continued to ‘the Olgas’ another amazing rock formation and find a campsite outside of the park. This place was just as amazing as the rock itself. I would not mind going there again if I would be passing by.... 

It’s took 2 days to drive back to Coober Pedy. I said goodbye to the boys and realise that they are some of the best travel companions that I have had on this trip so far. It’s rare to find people who treat  people with such respect, have lots of fun and laughter and have similar traveling mindset. I hope that I will meet them again sometime.