Jumping Crocodiles.
This is Boris, you can see his two front teeth because he had his nose bitten off in a fight.
Darwin's War Memorial.
Saturday 21 July 2012
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Jack and I at Edith Falls.
Ned riding the current also at Edith Falls.
Camp fire at Douglas-Daly Hot Springs, sparklers from Territory Day.
Douglas-Daly Hot Springs.
Friday 20 July 2012
Darwin
On our way
to Darwin we popped into see the jumping crocodiles, we boarded a boat with
large clear windows and had window seats. As we travelled along the river the
crocodiles would swim towards the boat for a feed. Each of the crocs within the
feeding area had names and each one was fed at different times during the day.
To see the crocs jump out of the water and grab hold of a piece of meat was impressive,
they are such a big reptile averaging 4 to 5 metres sometimes 6 metres in
length.
It was a
very hot day in Darwin on the Sunday that we arrived, with no accommodation and
air con, we drove to the water front and had some lunch followed by a meander
through the city. Back to the van and onto the Mindil Markets and the Darwin
Beer Can Regatta, busy busy busy. People were everywhere, the night was very sticky
and humid, we had nowhere to stay due to a hiccup with our accommodation. We
stayed at the market having a few drinks until late, then headed into the city
to find a quiet street as camping in the foreshore precinct is prohibited.
During our
stay we visited the war museum, museum and a water park, all very entertaining.
Upon
leaving Darwin and on our way to Litchfield for the week, we stopped at Berry
Springs and swam in the warm bath like swimming holes, and had a relaxing doze
in the sun.
We have had
a little bit of down time in Darwin so there should be more to talk about over
the coming week with many more spectacular sights to be explored.
Hope all
are well, will chat again soon.
Saturday 7 July 2012
Alice Springs
Monday we
went to the West MacDonnell Ranges, Standly Chasm was the standout. Before
leaving for Wycliff Well, we visited the Alice Springs Desert Park.
Finally
reached Wycliff Well that afternoon, the UFO capital of Australia. Caught up with
a couple we camped with at Kings Canyon a week earlier and met a nice couple
camping next door to us, four drinks later and almost burnt spaghetti.
Questioned
the girls at the shop about what there is to do in regards to the UFO’s, their
response was to walk around and look at the park’s murals, which were ok. Not
much in regards to extraterrestrials. As for the park itself, one night too
many, but part of the outback experience. They promote a bistro and train rides
for the kids, indoor pool all this has been shut down and locked away. Weird,
different, a bit apprehensive as to where tomorrow might lead, must try a free
camp soon…
Ten minutes
out of town are the Devil’s Marbles.
Sunday 1 July 2012
Alice Springs
It's Territory Day in the Northern Territory, fireworks can be bought today and let off tonight, although some started after lunch. Since about 5.30 they have been banging non stop. We grouped together at the bonfire in the caravan park where you are aloud to let your own fireworks off. There have been some big ones go off, could compete with the Australia Day ones. They have been spectacular with a couple of close misses, not near us but others in the area.
Marc decided to buy himself a didgeridoo and the sounds that we have been hearing are not quite the sounds that should be coming out of that instrument. Instead, it sounds like he's in a retirement home and the oldies are all letting off at the same time. The boys are attempting animal sounds with it, and are sounding quite good, to a degree.
Today we went to the East MacDonnell Ranges and completed a couple of walks, tomorrow we will go to the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Prior to this on Saturday we went to The School of the Air, which is a remarkable place, an insight to the way they teach is quite remarkable and looks quite enjoyable for the children. We also went to the Kenworth Museum, this was one for the boys, but I soldiered on and skipped a couple areas.
It's now 8.15pm and the fireworks are still going strong, when will the last one go off, here's for a good night sleep!
Marc decided to buy himself a didgeridoo and the sounds that we have been hearing are not quite the sounds that should be coming out of that instrument. Instead, it sounds like he's in a retirement home and the oldies are all letting off at the same time. The boys are attempting animal sounds with it, and are sounding quite good, to a degree.
Today we went to the East MacDonnell Ranges and completed a couple of walks, tomorrow we will go to the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Prior to this on Saturday we went to The School of the Air, which is a remarkable place, an insight to the way they teach is quite remarkable and looks quite enjoyable for the children. We also went to the Kenworth Museum, this was one for the boys, but I soldiered on and skipped a couple areas.
It's now 8.15pm and the fireworks are still going strong, when will the last one go off, here's for a good night sleep!
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