Tuesday 30 July 2019

Central Australia, Larapinta Trail - Part 2

Although I had a small 'pocket' camera with me, I was glad I took my SLR as well - I think I would have been a fish out of water without it.

These pictures continue from the last Central Australia post.  The images from the Heavitree Ridge walk are taken from the second day of the walk. Although this area had been burnt, it was one of the more remarkable landscapes I have walked in.

A few people have asked questions, so yes it was hard under foot, but decent boots overcame that (until I tripped over on the last but one day!) and although the area was very dry, it was also generally cool and pleasant in the days and cold (and wonderful) at night.  We only carried day sac and a sense of adventure.

Ormiston Gorge

Ormiston Gorge

Ormiston Gorge

Ormiston Gorge

Heavitree Ridge - on way to Counts Point

Heavitree Ridge - on way to Counts Point

Heavitree Ridge - on way to Counts Point - to think this was once the ocean floor

Heavitree Ridge - Counts Point

Heavitree Ridge - Counts Point

Heavitree Ridge - Counts Point

Heavitree Ridge - from Counts Point

Heavitree Ridge - from Counts Point


You can find more shots from around the world at Our World Tuesday.  SM



13 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    Wild, wide land... YAM xx

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  2. I've never seen anything like those trees gripping on to the side o the gorge. I find it scary to think that this might be the landscape for future generations if we don't tackle climate changse.

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  3. Amazing countryside and one can only imagine what it was like millions of years before. Things seem to be changing much faster now with our weather change, I wonder what it will be like in only hundreds of years!!! Interesting post. Cheers Diane

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  4. All of this is what makes Australia unique isn't it? It is a landscape that is at the same time both harsh and beautiful, i am sure that your experience of it will be etched into your consciousness forever.

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  5. Wow and wow.

    Our planet is an amazing place...continually in motion and change.

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  6. It always amazes me to see trees growing in seemingly impossible places!

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  7. Love the tenacity of those trees growing out of the rock face. What a dramatic place to explore!

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  8. Fascinating landscape. What a great place for a wander!

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  9. Interesting "landscape"..Rather rugged..There must be some fossils in there somewhere..Those trees are amazing..I guess they'll grow anywhere..

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  10. It all looks so dry and a little scorched :( ....I do love the fossil...what a great find.

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  11. A very handsome gull Srewart. Thanks for hosting and have a good week ahead.

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  12. What other-worldly scenery!

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