Through a mix-up from Princess, 19 people had to leave early this morning to go to Ayres Rock. As in 4:30 AM early. Ann was assigned to accompany this group. After what we went through with the other two, I really wish we had been "stuck" in the early group. Our flight was delayed, which I know the tour guides have no control over. But what they did have control over was how we spent our time. Their 'ingenious' solution was to just sit in the airport. Even after being asked by several people if maybe they could do something small to give us a diversion on the way to the airport, all we were told was no no no and things like "do you think the tour bus can just go anywhere?".
So after we finally arrived several hours late in Ayres rock, we meet back up with Ann who delightedly was able to tell us not only can tour buses change their plans but that we were going to get an additional wonderful dinner tomorrow night under the stars as 'a kiss and make up' present from Princess for all the delays and poor planning. Of course, it was Ann who made it all happen, while Bo Peep and Wombat actually called her a liar because she did.
Here's a picture of the fabulous Ann serving us champagne and snacks for our sunset view.
Oh, and one more thing we made it to Ayres Rock, got to drive all around it and watch the sunset. It was a little cloudy, so there wasn't too much in the way of color change, but I can see that it is probably very similar to our Sandia Mountain. And the red dirt looks exactly like Jemez. Jus' sayin'😀
Hooray for Ann!!!! Sounds like you may have been right at home in the viewing of Ayers Rock -- the land looks just like what we saw in the desert out west. Oh well, you and Tom are always positive and we know you will enjoy everything you experience (especially the champaigne and dinner!!).
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