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In 1984 I saw a film by Werner Herzog that left a lasting impression on me.  That film was called “Where the Green Ants Dream”  Not only does Herzog always point out some of the absurdities in the world, but he has a stunning eye for what is visually amazing.  The film was set in the Australian outback and the plot revolved around the sacred Aboriginal ground that is being threatened by the arrival of a mining company.  The construction will destroy the colony of green ants, and when the ants cannot dream, the existence of humanity becomes precarious.

Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru, is a ground such as this.  It is located in then center of the country, far from any luxury hotel Australia offers in the bigger cities, but accommodations can be found nearby in the town of Alice Springs.  This is the world’s second largest single rock formation, the first being also located in Australia, Mount Augustus.  What is amazing about Uluru is that there are no fissures in the rock, thus over the many years no particles were able to settle, and the rock remains with its perfect surface, and remains grand in size.

Aside from the geological wonder of the rock, many tourists seeking spirituality, a good hike in the desert, or some incredible photographic opportunities travel to this area throughout the year.  The best time to visit the site is just before the sun gone, or just as the sun is coming up.  Many natural wonders are viewed best in this light, and Ayers Rock is no exception.

The colors are like that of the New Mexico rock formations in the United States, and as the light changes so too does the rock.  Colors become almost electric and the desert floor is eerily transformed as the shadows shift and change.  The Aborigines are not fond of tourists climbing on the rock, but many do so regardless.  Sometimes the desert heat can sneak up on those not used to the hike and the temperature, so be careful if you chose to risk the wrath of the ancestors, and the heat of the Australian summer sun.

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