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On the way out of El Questro we stopped at Zebedee Springs. These are thermal pools that are naturally heated by the earths core to around 32 degrees. We loved it! We frolicked around in the warm crystal clear water for about 2 hours. Then we set off for Emma Gorge. It is an hour hike up to the gorge and the cliff faces are unbelievably beautiful. We were quite hot when we got to the swimming hole at the end of the gorge and keen to jump in. The water was FREEZING, about 16 degrees so it was a quick swim. In fact it was only Geoff, Poey and I who were brave enough to go in. The swimming hole is very clear, very deep and surrounded on 3 sides by beautiful cliffs with waterfalls.
After we got back to the car we crossed the Pentecost River which is full of salties and is supposed to be a very challenging river crossing in May but by now the water has receded a bit so it was fine. Finally we set off for our next overnight destination - Home Valley Station - with a quick stop on route to take in the sun setting over the Cockburn ranges.
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Ainsley Looks good. Next time you'll have to take me in your suitcase