Wednesday 13 September
What a fantastic day! We were up at 5 to drive about 50 km down the road for the Yellow Water cruise at dawn. It's the Yellow Water Billabong on the South Adelaide River. I do not have enough superlatives for this experience, an absolute must if you come to Kakadu. We very quickly lost count of the crocodiles and became quite blasé about them. The birds were many and varied, and a challenge to photograph. Early morning views across the misty billabong were memorable. We also saw buffalo, pigs, horses, cattle, and wallabies. But those crocs ... wow!
Part of the cruise deal was breakfast at Cooinda Lodge. Then we drove back towards Jabiru, stopping at Nourlangie to see some rock art. By now it was very hot so quite an effort to climb over rocks and up to the lookout, but well worth it.
Had a sandwich at the Bowali Visitor Centre, then back to our lodgings for a very welcome dip in the pool, before heading out again to Ubirr for more rock art and sunset over the escarpment.
Back for dinner at the Crocodile Hotel. His eyes glow red at night!
And now to bed, absolutely exhausted.
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| Check out the feet on this little jacana. |
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| Azure kingfisher |
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| Rock art at Nourlangie |
As usual, terrific photos Rutts. Our holiday experiences are worlds apart but equally memorable. When I reconnected to your blog, I was surprised that you were still on hols. What a truly great time you are having. K
ReplyDeleteWow Rutts, great photos. I did the cruis one year in the wet and very different. Bloody cros tho, too many. Thank good ness it doesnt effectbthe rest of the wildlife. You,ve had a great tttip Rutts. Hi to Rob and Judy.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos of the Jacana and the Kingfisher Heather! Well done!
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