Today was a long drive as it is about 800kms from Coober Pedy to Uluru. As we crossed the border into the Northern Territory the speed limit signs changed from 110 to 130. Then the border police stopped us and Mike was breathalysed for the second time since we arrived in Aus. They must have a drink-driving problem here.

About 200 km’s short of the border a Ute had pulled off the road, all doors open and three aboriginals lay out on the dirt next to it, passed out. Probably had too much to drink and just crashed when they got tired. Lucky they didn’t make it to the border I guess.

We arrived at Ayers Rock Resort and just had time to set up camp and go and see the sun set on the rock. People were there with their champagne picnics. I wish we had thought of that. I had a beer instead.

The rock is indeed very impressive. There was too much cloud to really notice the changing of the colours, but it was still very cool.

We cooked some soy marinated pork and rice for dinner. It was quick, easy and yum.