1 Continuing out along Namatjira Drive we come to the Ochre Pits. We're now about 110 kilometers (70 miles) from the Alice. |
2 They are fair dinkum about not wanting you to take any samples, unless of course you have 5 grand to spare. |
3 The Ochre Pits seem a little small and a bit "how's ya father"at first. |
4 To put into perspective, you have to realize that this sacred site has been used by the aboriginals for thousands of years. |
5 The Aboriginal people gathered the ochres for use in traditional paintings and ceremonies. |
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