The outback is a special place, a harsh place, but worth every moment and anyone living in or visiting Australia should go. I call it real Australia. 

Sure, the beach and the surf life is great but the majesty and wonder of the Mars like red sands and the geological rock formations are magical and awe inspiring . 

For a few days, armed with nothing but a swag and my camera (and a few litres of water) I cruised around and expanded my knowledge of the Aboriginal peoples way of life and their sacred connection to the spiritual places that tourists visit in their thousands. It was not always this way though as back in the 20th (century 😂) the Aboriginal people were driven from their land as they were seen as a nuisance to the tourist scene. Today, things look a little bit different, even more so than my first visit here 10 years ago.

I bumped into some kids from a nearby community on what looked like a scene from the movie, Stand By Me. We sat and played with my Lego figures that o had been carrying for a mini photoshoot and shared some water and stories with them. It was a week before the new Star Wars movie was released and they were pretty taken with my Han Solo and Chewbacca, so I let them keep them. They gave me a wonderful insight into their life and a personal experience I’ll never forget.

2015 marked the 30th anniversary of hand back of Uluru to the Arnangu and a step towards undoing the damage done by repressive laws that were created largely out of ignorance of the unknown. Step beyond the role of passive tourist and into the realm of intrepid explorer. Immerse yourself totally in your surroundings, away from the guides and pack and I guarantee you’ll be more enriched.

#lifeinperspective