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BY Nancy Mueller 7 Comments ON April 24, 2013

U is for Uluru

Ulura. The aboriginal name for Ayers Rock, Australia . . .

I recall when Oprah was planning her Australian adventure extravaganza a few years back. She hadn’t considered visiting Ayers Rock until her pal Paul Simon told her she needed to go. After her visit, she said he was right.

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Photo courtesy of jema smith – flickr

What is it about this sandstone monolith located in the middle of nowhere Australia that calls to 400,000 to 500,000 visitors a year? Is it the changing colors of the rock and sky at sunrise and sunset? Or something more profound . . .

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Photo courtesy of charles bukowsky – flickr

For aboriginal Australians, Uluru is considered a sacred site, home to ancient paintings in the caves at the base of the massive monument that were created during their mythical Dreamtime. Though requested by the aborigines not to climb the rock because of its spiritual nature, visitors are still allowed to do so – for now. Today the government is considering a ban on climbing for safety, environmental and cultural reasons, making it only a matter of time before visitors find the path closed.

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Photo courtesy of The Creative Penn – flickr

Have you visited Ayers Rock, wanderboomers? What was your experience?

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Filed Under: Activities, Australia, Baby Boomers and Travel, By Land, By Ship & By Sea, Destinations, Travel Experiences Tagged With: aborigines, Australia, Ayers Rock, Dreamtime, Oprah, Paul Simon, sacred site, sunrise, sunset, Uluru

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Comments

  1. Laura Marcella says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Hello! What a beautiful piece of nature. If I ever visit Australia, I’ll have to add this to my must-see list!

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    • Nancy Mueller says

      April 26, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      Me, too, Laura – even though it’s not close to anywhere else in Australia! Thanks for commenting ~

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    • Nancy Mueller says

      April 26, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      Definitely, Laura! You and me both. Thanks for stopping by ~

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  2. maggie winter says

    April 25, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    It’s one of the worlds’ special places. Would love to visit.

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    • Nancy Mueller says

      April 26, 2013 at 6:57 pm

      Yes, I agree, Maggie. I keep a photo of Oprah, with Uluru in the background, on my desk. Her quote with the photo says: “When you’re open to receiving them, the possibilities just keep coming. – Contemplating new horizons, Australia, 2010.” I like that ~

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  3. Amanda says

    April 27, 2013 at 11:58 am

    A very special place, I would love to visit. Thank you for sharing. Amanda

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    • Nancy Mueller says

      April 28, 2013 at 11:17 pm

      You’re welcome, Amanda! Thanks for stopping by ~

      Reply

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Hello fellow wanderboomers! I’m a Seattle-based travel journalist, specializing in fun travel adventures for the young at heart. My articles have been featured in Hemispheres, AAA Highroads Magazine and Northwest Travel & Life Magazine where I'm a frequent contributor. When this Wanderboomer isn’t traveling, I help global executives polish their personal and professional brand for long-term results.
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