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Bush mechanics
Today we set out to see some waterfalls and have a swim in Litchfield. After driving down a 4wd track, a river crossing with potentially crocs and lunch with loud cicadas, we still had not seen any falls or swum. We decided to head back to a “tourist waterfall” as Craig called it. Coming back … Continue reading
Jumping crocs and the Darwin aircraft museum
I want waffle too much today as Craig has done a fine journalistic job! The jumping crocs were cool. It is amazing how far they can propel themselves out of the water. As we cruised up the river i could not help feeling stalked as you could see the crocs coming out and making a … Continue reading
Darwin & Emma’s birthday (part 2)
We found Darwin (makes Geelong look big!) and found the Darwin equivalent of Chadstone as google said they had a beauty shop that did ear piercing’s. Emma was so bubbly and excited on the way in but not rude over the top as can happen. Picking ear rings was fun, but some trepidation appeared Then … Continue reading
Happy 7th Birthday Emma
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you! Em was up before 7am looking for presents. She told us the other day she saw presents in a cupboard after she went looking for them (this oddly sounds like genetic behavior passed down from Auntie Kim…………) But this morning they were gone! Surprise! Soon Tara and … Continue reading
Katherine Gorge and Litchfield NP
What a busy day! We were up at 5.30 and put the door at six. Well done Fi for being up before sunrise. A short drive to the Gorge for our breakfast cruise. Highly recommended. Cooked breakfast, commentary, not too hot and spectacular. As the river is lw the breakfast boat took us up the … Continue reading
The Ghan, Katherine and The Gorge
Today started slow, Craig cooked the kids pancakes. After discussing plans for today, then resting from the heat, we went to see The Ghan roll in from Darwin. Just down from the road from the park is a back road level crossing that was perfect. As we were early Kate wanted Red Rooster chips, so … Continue reading
Mataranka to Katherine
As soon as i was up Monday i was on the phone toToyota. David listened then just just said “bring it in as soon as you get here”. The 120km were nerve racking. Every bump or gear change made me think here we go again. Turns out i was ok under load but at idle … Continue reading
Some more pics
Livestock just crossing all over the road It is tough being 4 Scenery The sunset
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