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Monday 30 October 2006 - Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk)
Opting for the 'self-drive' canoeing along Katherine Gorge the group set off. Very peaceful as we made our way towards the second gorge. Being dry season there were 3 obstacles to reach the second gorge, these being 3 rocky banks. In wet season the water would be so high that you wouldn't even notice them. Got to the first one, Rita and Kirsten took their paddles and the barrells and set off around the gorge while Ellie and Ole dragged the canoes over the rocks! Bl**dy hard work! Scrambled over the first set, back in the canoe to paddle to obstacle number 2, then again until made it over 3rd set of rocks then went and picked up Rita.
Joined by Kirsten and Ole we all paddled the second gorge. This was more spectacular than the first. Gino, Marlice, Ken & Dotty opted for the boat cruise. Gave them a wave as they passed. Made it to the end of the second gorge before it was time to get back, so we managed to see the 'postcard picture'.
Met a couple who had warned us they had seen a crocodile as they left the bank but feeling brave we stopped for a swim anyway!
After the canoe trip was time to relax in the hot springs while Craig was preparing a BBQ lunch!
Stop after lunch was at the Adelaide River Inn where we said goodbye to Ken & Dotty and Kirsten & Ole. Enjoyed a scooner with 'Charlie' the stuffed buffalo featured in Crocodile Dundee looking over us!
Got to Adelaide River camp, although the river was non existant with it being dry season and set up for the night. Showered with the pervy frogs before settling by the camp fire for the night. Our home for the night was the 'penthouse' while Desiree and Petra were next door in the 'swamp'!
Another restless night, this time it was big fat noisy pigs!
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