THE TOP END

 

It’s taken us quite a while but we have finally made it to Darwin, pulling in last Thursday!

Since arriving in the Top End we have had so many wonderful experiences together…mainly centring on waterholes, swimming and family!

We spent our first night in Katherine with Josh and Sarah who made the long trip down from Darwin to join us to camp overnight. It was great to spend time with them and hear about their recent drive from Wangaratta back to the NT.  As luck would have it Jake was also in Katherine on business and we caught with him in the afternoon before he headed back to Darwin. We look forward to seeing Gemma when we get to Darwin.

We camped out at Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) for a couple of nights and caught up with David (Robyn’s brother in law) who was there with a school group. We then stayed in Katherine with Di, a close friend of Robyn’s from her School of the Air days.

After leaving Katherine we made the short trip to Edith Falls to stay for initially a couple of nights but extended to a third night…so good was our stay there. Time was spent walking to and swimming in the picturesque Sweetwater and Top Pools… unbelievable experiences! Did feel a bit guilty though, knowing the type of weather Wangaratta was experiencing!

Our next stop was at Umbrawarra Gorge…a striking gorge with sharp red cliffs and sandstone overhangs. We rock-hopped and swam in the many pools as we explored this stunning gorge. Each turn in the walk gave us breath-taking scenery.

We then headed into the must see part of the Top End….Litchfield Park with its many waterfalls cascading into crystal clear pools, intriguing magnetic termite mounds, 4 wheel driving and creek crossings and the endless swimming opportunities. (hence the swimmers ear for Rob!)

Florence Falls, Wangi, Surprise Creek Falls and Gracie’s favourite Buley Rockhole saw us swimming under falls and jumping into plunge pools. Great moments and memories.

We have put together an Animoto of our time at Litchfield and can be found on the link below.

Currently in Darwin we are now waiting to see if the skies clear of volcanic ash to allow us to fly to Bali and meet up with Robyn’s family.  We’re eagerly looking forward to this part of our trip…fingers crossed!!!!

Robyn, Gracie and Rob

PS. One more sleep…then someone turns double figures!

Litchfield