Broome

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These are the flowers of the boab tree. People say it only flowers at night and they die in the morning. But we found one with flowers on it in the middle of the day.

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The Sturt Desert Pea.

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This is Sarah (L) and Bryce (R), who were camping behind us and came over one night to play cards. Great kids.

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Sunday morning stroll looking for dinosaur footprints.

Wyndham – Five Rivers Lookout

Took a day trip to Wyndham and the Five Rivers Lookout. Morning tea at The Rusty Shed Cafe.

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Memorial to the 25 dogs that were taken by a rogue crocodile at a local Aboriginal community.

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From the top of the Lookout, you can see the point where the following five rivers of the Gulf meet; Durack, Kink, Pentecost, Forrest and Ord!

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It is a long way down on the other side of this wall, but these children walked it with ease.

Ord River Cruise and Lake Argyle

Had a whole day exploring the Ord River and Lake Argyle. Starting with a cruise up the Ord River seeing bird-life, crocodiles, rock wallabies and beautiful scenery finishing at the dam wall. (Can anyone spot the horse drinking?) Then transferred to another boat for a sunset cruise on Lake Argyle.

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On the Lake Argyle cruise.

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Anchored to watch the sunset whilst having a swim.

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El Questro Wilderness Park and Emma Gorge

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Day trip to El Questro Wilderness Park, arrived after 16km’s of corrugations and two river crossings, much to Cheryl’s disgust.

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Two of the locals. One scratching his arse on a tree. We then went back over 16km’s of corrugations and two river crossings to get to Emma Gorge.

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Part of the walk into Emma Gorge, very rocky underfoot.

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Looking down the gorge.

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One of the waterholes at the top of Emma Gorge.  Watched these boys jump off the rocks.

 

Timber Creek

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Timber Creek Caravan Park in the middle of nowhere between Katherine and Kununnura.

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Guess who lost everything out of the fridge, avocado, lemons, lettuce and capsicum.

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Boab tree – Cheryl’s favourite tree.

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Freshwater croc, free to roam around the caravan park!

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Celebrating NT Independence Day. Fireworks at Timber Creek. Celebrated the day in the bar with six other non-indigenous people and 30 happy, cheerful and laughing Aboriginals.