I emerged from my tent to discover that I am neighbours with one of the characters from last night (blog picture). We said the customary "G'day" and had a quick chat about last night. Minutes later Dave came back with some beers "I am not going to take no for an answer" and handed me and Liz (who had literally stuck her head out of the tent for the first time) a beer. Dave or as he is commonly called 'Bushy Dave' had spent six years cycling around and then thro...

Spent the day being a tourist visiting all the waterfalls in Litchfield. Pretty waterfalls that fall into pools that you can swim in. One pool was closed as they hadn't got round to fishing the crocs out after the wet season, the other ones were a bit of a challenge due to the sheer number of people. Despite this I did enjoy swimming under the falls and checking out the golden orb spiders. Liz did not go in - happy to read the extensive does and donts that Austra...

Gavriluk camp! We have acquired some more luxuries: two seats and 'the beast', a 1.8 liter Toyota Corolla. Unlike the spark in South Africa this does something when you put your foot down (other than drink fuel). We are in Litchfield National Park, noted for it's waterfalls and swim holes. We will have a look at them tomorrow, most of the day has been getting more food, counting scratches on the car (it is a rent a roughy - so there was a lot) and getting here. ...

We went over to the camp band playing old stuff to an even older crowd. Jessy and Gema were in the van next to all the action. Plan was to have a few drinks in the park to save money. So sitting on a park bench we were having a few laughs and spirits were high. Supplies ran out, so we agreed to go into town for the wet T shirt competion (not something that I was bothered about). Again we forgot to bring ID so were not allowed in. Instead we went to an Irish bar ...

Nice and fresh. Coffee to wake up to - oh the luxury. Just another coffee and I will be able to plan a day as opposed to the night. Shall we go to the botanical gardens - fast becoming a pseudomin for doing something else ie spending money in the bars and clubs. I am forced to sit by a power socket in the kitchen whilst I charge up the iPhone. It is a good place to admire the prison inspired decor (see picture) and ponder lifes mysteries. Why does the kitchen s...