It is fairly cool in the morning, partly cloudy, good for a walk~
Tjukatjapi
Tjukatjapi is an Anangu women's site and is sacred under Tjukurpa (traditional law). The rock details and features are equivalent to a sacred scripture; they describe culturally important and must be viewed in their location. Particular senior women are responsible for these stories which are passed down from grandmother to granddaughter. In an oral culture, stories are family inheritance. Under Tjukurpa, cultural knowledge is earned and with it comes great cultural responsibility.
Behind the sensitive site
Kuniya Piti
Kuniya Piti is an Anagu men's site and is sacred under Tjukurpa (traditional law). The rock details and features are equivalent to a sacred scripture; they describe culturally important information and must be viewed in their original location. Particular senior men are responsible for these stories which are passed down from grandfather to grandson. In an oral culture, stories are family inheritance. Under Tjukurpa, cultural knowledge is earned and with it comes great cultural responsibility.
Behind the sensitive site
We take a break at the pavilion, it is beautiful~
Continue the walk~
Kuniya and Liru
This story teaches a traditional form of payback punishment - a spear to the thigh. The punisher must then look after the injured person until they are well enough to care for themselves. It also teaches about women's intuition and that a woman may use force to protect her children. This is a powerful story, Kuniya is a powerful woman.
Look up and see the Tjukuritja, the physical evidence of the ancestor's activties during the Tjukurpa (creation time).
Kapi Mutitjulu
Kapi is sacred. This is the most reliable kapi (water) around the base of Uluru. In traditional times Anangu would sing out 'Kuka kuka' and Wanampi would release the kapi and let it flow into the waterhole...
Kulpi Mutitjulu
This is the family cave. For many generations, Anangu families camped here. The men would hunt for kuka (meat) and the women and children would collect mai (bush foods). The food would be brought back here to share...
Kulpi Nyiinkaku - A good place to learn hunting skills
Mutitjulu Waterhole is the most reliable water source around Uluru and many animals come here to drink. The vertical rock walls on both sides approaching the waterhole make it a natural trap for hunting these animals. This small cave made a good place for young boys to hide and watch the men hunt.
Pulari
Pulari is an Anagu women's site and is sacred under Tjukurpa (traditional law). The rock details and features are equivalent to a sacred scripture; they describe culturally important information and must be viewed in their original location. Particular senior women are responsible for these stories which are passed down from grandmother to granddaughter. In an oral culture, stories are family inheritance. Under Tjukurpa, cultural knowledge is earned and with it comes great cultural responsibility.
Valley Of The Winds, So Close Yet So Far...
Lungkata
This story reminds us what happens to the greedy and dishonest.
In the twinkling of an eye, we finish the walk. Besides the spectacular scenery, the myth and culture of Aboriginal is so charming!
Ayers Rock Seeya......
