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From Racpat South America 1999-2000 by Rachel and Patrick Hugens

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Rachel and Patrick Hugens replied to a comment by Mike Ayling on May12 Home in Cowden Illinois

Thanks Mike for your support in reading the journal and understanding Rachel about not climbing the rock.
R

2 years ago
Mike Ayling commented on May12 Home in Cowden Illinois

Wow, what a ride!

Re Uluru/Ayres Rock. Rachel may be pleased to hear that from October 2019 visitors may no longer climb the rock and it has been fenced off and the climbing chains removed.
From Wikipedia -
The local Aṉangu do not climb Uluru because of its great spiritual significance. They request that visitors do not climb the rock, partly due to the path crossing a sacred traditional Dreamtime track, and also due to a sense of responsibility for the safety of visitors. Until October 2019, the visitors guide said "the climb is not prohibited, but we prefer that, as a guest on Aṉangu land, you will choose to respect our law and culture by not climbing."[5]

Some years prior they stopped camping there and closed down the motel. All that remains is an interpretation and visitors centre run by the local Anangu people. You may still walk or cycle around the Rock.
A township has been established about 30km away with an airport, hotels, motels, backpackers etc.

Buses take you to the Rock or there is a car park from which you can walk to the Rock.

Cheers

Mike

2 years ago
Rachel and Patrick Hugens commented on a photo in Day 72 Leaving Torres de Paine: Somewhere on a private road

Hi Mike,
It was quite the adventure for sure

2 years ago
Mike Ayling commented on a photo in Day 72 Leaving Torres de Paine: Somewhere on a private road

Rather you than me!

2 years ago