Today started with a spot of fishing. Paddy got a great surprise when he reeled in his line and he had caught a turtle! Isla then also caught a turtle, and Kade caught his first fish. We then went for a drive to Lake Argyle. Stopped at Durack homestad and learnt about the Durack family who were the early pioneers of the area. Lake Argyle is the largest man made freshwater lake in Australia. When the lake was built in the 1960's it was only supposed to be a...

Leaving Home Valley we continued for the last leg of the Gibb. We crossed the famous Pentecost River, but unfortunately then water isn't reaching here at the moment so it was dry. After a quick stop in at El Questro to refuel, we headed on up the road to Emma Gorge. It was beautiful. Very high with ferns in the rock wall. The water was freezing, but we still went for a dip. Continuing on to Kununurra, we were so delighted to finally find some nice green gra...

Today was an exciting day - Nick went on a Helifishing tour. He flew deep into Home Valley Station to a small crocodile infested creek and fished for Barramundi. He had plenty of bites, but unfortunately didn't get to land one. Luckily Nicks accomplice, Mike did catch a few and was happy to share. We ate tea with Mike and Jodie and their kids Austin and Giselle at the Home Valley "Dusty Bar" where the Barra was cooked up beautifully. After tea, the kids chas...

This morning the kids went on a horse ride around the camp ground. Isla rode Rose and Kade rode Mr. T, then Cal rode Albert and Paddy rode Mr. T. They rode all by themselves without the instructor holding on. In the afternoon Nick and the kids went for a swim while Sal went on horse ride out into the station. I got a great view of the Cockburn Ranges. It was very relaxing.

Today we travelled from Drysdale Station to Home Valley Station. We have set up camp next to the Pentecost River (with the saltwater crocodiles). There are at least two massive crocs that live here - around 5m long. Dad has nicknamed them "Tiny" and "Spike". The river is a tidal river so when we pulled up it was almost empty but by bed time it was right up to the bank. We have a spectacular view of the Cockburn Ranges. What a beautiful spot. The boys went ...