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    The exhibits were well explained with posters. The museum covered train service from the 1920s through the present.: by taylortreks, Views[207]
         		 Yet another building and displays of trains used for passenger routes throughout Australia.: by taylortreks, Views[218]
         		 This would have been a great way to get to the wineries in the Barossa Valley!: by taylortreks, Views[161]
         		 We had to look twice at this sign!!!: by taylortreks, Views[205]
         		 Dave unlocked the cab and gave us a close up look inside.: by taylortreks, Views[211]
     
    This engine began service in 1951 and lasted 34 years.: by taylortreks, Views[155]
         		 This is the first diesel locomotive used for passenger service in South Australia.: by taylortreks, Views[159]
         		 As well as various passenger carriages.: by taylortreks, Views[204]
         		 Rolling stock included vintage steam locomotives.: by taylortreks, Views[218]
         		 The miniature train took us around the museum.: by taylortreks, Views[211]
     
    Woo-woo! We're HOPING to watch out for trains!: by taylortreks, Views[182]
         		 Who woulda' thought you'd find a train museum at the port?: by taylortreks, Views[214]
         		 As the sun fades, the rock becomes a deeper red. We look forward to returning to Uluru.: by taylortreks, Views[323]
         		 The sun is starting to set, so the the ridges and crevices are more pronounced.: by taylortreks, Views[396]
         		 On our drive around before sunset, we spotted this gouge in the rock.: by taylortreks, Views[337]
     
    The sun has nearly set. (sigh!) Good night, Uluru.: by taylortreks, Views[377]
         		 Everyone wants a good photo this evening!: by taylortreks, Views[291]
         		 What a difference 30 minutes makes. When the sun starts setting, you can see the eons carved on Uluru.: by taylortreks, Views[223]
         		 Uluru is glorious in bright sunshine.: by taylortreks, Views[258]
     
     
    Yum! He's definitely enjoying his snack.: by taylortreks, Views[201]
         		 On our way to the carpark, we spotted this parrot. He is NOT sharing his snack with anyone!: by taylortreks, Views[286]
         		 The blue sky and puffy white clouds made a gorgeous backdrop for the distinctive red rock.: by taylortreks, Views[236]
         		 Our second stop was at the Valley of the Winds.: by taylortreks, Views[250]
         		 The formations were similar to Uluru in texture, if not in size.: by taylortreks, Views[285]
     
    Our first stop was the Walpa Gorge carpark.: by taylortreks, Views[255]
         		 And the east end...: by taylortreks, Views[343]
         		 The center portion of Kata Tjuta.: by taylortreks, Views[207]
         		 The west side of Kata Tjuta. It changes constantly as you move around it.: by taylortreks, Views[182]
         		 A description of the Kata Tjuta landscape.: by taylortreks, Views[243]
     
    Our walk was over, so we drove 30 minutes to Kata Tjuta. This is the walkway to a viewing area. The walkways are used all over Australia (as well as New Zealand) to protect the native environment from the tourist hordes.: by taylortreks, Views[173]
         		 The sun never stops moving, so our shade was soon gone.: by taylortreks, Views[166]
         		 At 8am, the walk is shaded on this side of Uluru. It was distinctly pleasant!: by taylortreks, Views[242]
         		 From even a short distance, Uluru's surface looks smooth. But when you get close, you see how rough it is. It's been scoured by winds for eons.: by taylortreks, Views[183]
         		 You really don't want to know why it's so black...: by taylortreks, Views[212]
     
    The black lines clearly show where the water runs down the sides of Uluru.: by taylortreks, Views[191]
         		 Waterholes were fed by runoff rather than underground springs.: by taylortreks, Views[171]
         		 A plum. One of the few fruits available in this arid landscape.: by taylortreks, Views[193]
         		 Men regularly used fire to clear underbrush and keep plants healthy.: by taylortreks, Views[182]
         		 This is a women's place, no men were allowed here. They taught the young girls the secrets of becoming a woman. You can see places where they would grind seeds on the flat spots.: by taylortreks, Views[189]
     
    As part of the rites of passage, the boys would learn the stories behind the pictographs on their way to manhood.: by taylortreks, Views[238]
         		 Like many older cultures, the aborigines had no written language, just pictographs.: by taylortreks, Views[244]
         		 Ranger Steve telling us how men passed on traditions to the boys as part of the rites of passage.: by taylortreks, Views[191]
         		 Here are the holes made by the Itjaritjari (mole) as described in the preceding photo.: by taylortreks, Views[324]
         		 There were numerous interpretive signs along the walk.: by taylortreks, Views[281]
     
    Ranger Steve, our guide for the Mala Walk.: by taylortreks, Views[226]
         		 We look up to see a small, bright, half moon to keep the stars company.: by taylortreks, Views[262]
         		 More fading...: by taylortreks, Views[319]
         		 More fading...: by taylortreks, Views[239]
         		 One last bit of sunshine under the clouds.: by taylortreks, Views[262]
     
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