Barra, snakes, crocs and frogs...

Our first Barra, the second was even larger.  Sonia signing on!!  yes it was really good! One fillet made a meal for us; fantastic. Froze the rest.

 Here is the fondly called 'Hannibal'; estimated 100 yr old 6 metre 'salty' which we have just learned are actually cannibals.  This is the oldest and biggest known croc of this area and we got very up close and personal; perhaps a bit too close!! 

 plenty of flora esp these lilies in Corroboree Billabong

 This 2 1/2 metre olive python kept Andrew and the kids amused! 

All these frogs were in the toilets (a favourite hangout much to Cloes's and Kai's delight)

 Ubirr sunset.  Learnt that during Crocodile Dundee this was where Mick pointed and said 'this is my land".  Andrew here; A guide told us they had to do that take twice because one of the original owners (aboriginal elder) who was standing next to the camera crew, when hearing Mick's statement said....."Bull#$#!"
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 This rock-art is over 2000 years old. Note the lumps and bumps which represent tumors. This painting is a warning to aboriginals that some areas in this region are the "sick-land". Interestingly where the warnings are, is where they are mining Uranium.

If you look closely, you can see the various foods of this area.

A test run...

A test run using video, please let us know if it works...

From the Desert to Water Parks...

A catch up of photos from Katherine to Darwin.

 Spider's view of The Marbles

 Our Dingo friend prior to being startled...

 So we won't mention Bathurst but happy birthday Jacob,Peter and Jackson!  Here we are at Pine Creek at a cut out gold mine.  After $385 million worth they let it fill up with water and now its the town's water supply.   

 Daly Waters; population of 7 with 5 houses.  Famous for people leaving anything from thongs to number plates and money posted all around the pub!  Found the below 2 pieces of writing interesting...

 Andrew couldn't resist parking in between the army trucks for ...safety.... at Adelaide River!! Happy birthday to Thomas and Kirsty too. 

 Remember"Charlie" from Crocodile Dundee;  now an icon in Adelaide River pub.

 Cutta Cutta caves; only tropical limestone caves open to public.  Ghost bats and snakes live here.

 Magnetic termite mounds;  always face east.  Drove onto Darwin and looked at the Mindil markets.  Andrew had some whip cracking lessons from some guy selling whips and could crack them 2 at a time.  Below is a B52 bomber at the Aviation Museum; a gift from America for Australia's involvement in the war.  Andrew bought a dvd of war history for school; very informative.

 

 Went to Territory Wildlife Park; Andrew fed a Whip-ray which was quite an experience!!  Watched angel fish squirting water at insects to knock them into water with amazing accuracy!  Below; kids feeding fish at Aqua-scene in Darwin Harbor.

 In Darwin there was a fantastic water park; we, I mean the kids had a ball!! 

Bird blog...

A few photos for the bird lovers...

My favourite....the Falcon, the fastest creature on earth, reaching speeds of up to 378 kms hour. Unfortunately not the case at Bathurst this year!

At the top...

A quick update from Darwin, more to follow...

Snake at Cutta Cutta caves, a Bat eater...

Had a great time at Litchfield National Park, swam at Wangi falls...and Bluey's water hole.

 The Banyan trees are in blossom, amazing colours and contrast with the surrounding greenery.

Before we got to Batchelor to stay two nights, we explored The Lost City...

 While in Katherine we cruised the Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park.

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