On the way to Minyerri

Home for the next week - we got another one from Darwin - have to buy one of these things.

Saturday night and all is well. Actually I find it hard to believe we are at Katherine George camping on the edge of the river and with the Next G modem, we have full Internet access. I am still astounded. Well, we have had a lovely time the last couple of days travelling south out of Darwin.

It is incredibly hot, though it was only 35 degrees in the shade when it was still morning. It was/is very humid where swimming and showering don't cool you down. Even so, you still do it, hoping to feel better. I have not experienced this level of NT heat and do respect it is only the second week of Summer. Paul thinks it is wonderful and Normal, though his head is hurting - long story, some of you know....

I discovered NT flies today - need to wear sunglasses to keep them out of your eyes. I found immersing in water from the neck down helps.


These are my new teevers - and for Sue's benefit, they are pretty rugged sandles that survive extreme wet and dust. I love em, especially cause they let my old ankles have some flexibility when walking up creek beds and rocks but keep them secure enough so my ankles don't give way. It's too hot to wear joggers or sandshoes, so teevers it has to be for the next few months and I don't care that Brooke thinks they are ugly.


Our first walk was at Robin Falls which was only a K walk, but in this heat, that is an achievement. It was wonderful and I reckon it is wetting our appetite for a long stay at the end of this project.



At Pine Creek there is some remnants of Gold mining ( and some active mines). As this is my first visit to the more remote areas of NT, I am beginning to love the contrast between red dirt, wonderful rocky escarpments and water. Paul is just revelling in returning to this country while I discover.



This is an amazing swimming hole just north of Katherine. We just jumped in. The water was tepid but nice just the same. Paul had a critter bit him on the leg, which kept him wary. It was a nice place to occupy one's self while getting ready for the Minyerri leg.



We have arrived at Katherine George and our goal after a hot day was to have a swim, and have a wine and cheese. However, a young male Kangaroo wanted some bikkies and cheese too. He came right into our camp and made himself at home.

Well, we have settled into the night and hope to keep this blog alive in the next few days. There is only satellite access in Minyerri and we will only have workshop hours ( if the rain does not happen).

All is well with us, Hope all is good with all of you.