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Still in Kakadu, we got up early to join a ranger walk and talk at 8am. It went for about an hour and a half and was very interesting, all about the geology and flora of the area. We then packed up and headed off to Jim Jim falls along a 4wd track to a stunning campground. A 10km further drive and 1km walk leads you to an amazing freshwater pool that is surrounded by tall cliffs. Even though it was only a 1km walk to the waterhole it was mostly over boulders so by the time we got there the sun was almost setting. We had a quick dip and then hiked back. Jim Jim camping area overlooks beautiful escarpments that turn the most amazing shades of golden red as the sun goes down. We had roast chook on the weber complete with roast potatoes and gravy for dinner. The kids are very content on the whole and in the evenings when it's a bit cooler are quite happy to play in the dirt with sticks and leaves and let their imaginations go wild. Whilst this is happening Geoff and I are running around getting everything set up for the evening! We would like a bit more help from the kids but at least they are amusing themselves.
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