Oh!!! Getting out of bed the day after our walk into Jim Jim Falls I knew I had tested a few muscles that had not had a workout for a while so to limber up we decided to go to Nourlangie Rock which is about 25 ks from Jabiru. Everything is a drive as it is a huge park but really worth exploring. Here there are aboriginal rock paintings and the formation of the landscape is remarkable, giving you a stunning over the kakadu escarpment. We then drove to Cahills Crossing which is a crossing of the East Alligator River into Arnhem Land (restricted access Aboriginal Land only). We were very lucky as we arrived just as the tide was rushing in and we saw nature as it has operated for centuries....the crocodiles know when the tide rushes in and gather at the crossing to feed on the fish coming in on the tide. The speed of the water is quite amazing and the crocs just cruise around snapping at anything that moves in the muddy water. We then headed back to the park, by now it was getting hot so a quick shop and return for a swim. The water in the park pool was very cold but great when you dunk yourself.
Its amazing that the crocs gather for a feed of fish at the crossing as the tide comes in - very intelligent arent they. Sounds like another very interesting day and I can imagine how your muscles were reacting after yesterdays adventure just looking at the pics. Told you I would become a serial blogger Jillo, but I love reading and looking at the photos each day just to keep up with whats happening. Take care. Judy & Ken
ReplyDeleteHi Max & Faye , have been reading the blog most nites with much envy , can not believe that we did it once , seems so long ago . Its all very special being able to do it this way , you can"t fly to these places & fly out again and get the same buzz as driving , you just don"t get it . Anyway looks like your doin OK and do you believe its winter ( i do ). Anyway keep that Toyota badge facing west ,its all good .
ReplyDeletelove and best wishes Ken & Jane