Mount Sonder - the final section of the Larapinta Trail.
The mountain's tribal name was Rwetypme as the rock looks like a prostrate pregnant woman.
Legend has it that she was a young woman who ran away with a man from another tribe.
In punishment, she was turned to stone.
Our mission to climb to her belly button.
Up at 2.30am and arrived at the base at 3.
A windy, cold morning as we made the challenging 4 hour climb.
We arrived at the top at 7 in time for sunrise.
We shared the view - and the cold - with students from Hermannsburg.
Hot tea and coffee and fruit cake provided by our thoughtful guides, Ella and Jo.
Then the 4 hour steep descent
Red-bud Mallee
We were all delighted with our achievement today
Brunch ready for us on our return to camp
Rest at camp for the afternoon. A colourful dragonfly joined me on my tent.
Afternoon swim and drink at Glen Helen Gorge
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You look so happy Meg! I am so glad you had fun!
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