Monday, 10 April 2017

Photo a day - 10/04/17

* Had a hard time to get up, I was ready to have a second night!
* After a late breakfast we went to 2 lookouts of the gorge and pool then headed down.
* Managed the whole walk to Circular Pool in flipflops. Damien had a swim in the freezing cold water. Left as the place got crowded really quickly.
* 1h drive from Dale day area to Joffre Falls. Podcast for Damien and unplanned nap for me...
* Joffre lookout and falls were stunning and the view of the pool really made us want to go (maybe tonight or before leaving the National Park).
* Drove on unsealed road to reach the campground. There they told us that it is fully booked for a week along with the adventure tour in the gorge that we wanted to do -> result of the school holidays...
* More unsealed road to reach Weano day area, I am the one driving this time. Took is 30min to reach.
* Had lunch at Weano area and went to 2 lookouts.
* Stunning gorge! Quite an adventure to access the various highlights but really fun and different! Highlights: Amphitheater, Spider Way and Kermits Pool.
* It was easier to go back as we knew the way and obstacles. From the car, took us 1h to reach our night spot.
* Tonight's dinner: satay noodle + spicy omelette/frittata with a lot of good things in it. (took 1h but was good!)
* Trains can take 5 mins to pass the crossing! (we slept by a railway crossing and decided to count).

Sunday, 9 April 2017

Photo a day - 09/04/17

* Got up quite early but compared to our neighbours apparently not early enough.
* Were on the road before 8.15am to Port Headland.
* Went food shopping in Coles and did a petrol stop.
* On our way to Karijini National Park. Had an early lunch on the road.
* So many road trains on the road (long trucks - 3 to 4 trailers). Overtaking them is not relaxing!
* Arrived at Karijini Visitor Centre around 3pm. Got some info and went to Dale campsite. Were given a spot with not much shade...
* Went for a swim at Fortescue and Fern Falls, perfect end of afternoon activity after a day in the car.
* Wraps for dinner: mustard, beef, spinas and brie.
* Played card and then tent (Damien listened to a podcast, I journaled and read).

Thursday, 6 April 2017

Photo a day - 06/04/17

* up eatly and on the road before 9am, heading to Broome (around 100kms).
* spent some time at the visitor centre, using internet + booking a tour for tomorrow.
* went food shopping and checked in the YHA, we are treating ourselves to a private room!
* lunch, nap, washes, internet a bit
* went to Cable Beach for sunset. But with our luck, we did not really had one (too many clouds).
* dinner, more washes (1st ones did not work at all... Our clothes were dirtier than before...)
* worked on a timetable for our summer plans in Europe
* bed around 10pm which is super late for us!

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Photo a day - 04/04/17

* Woke up long before Damien, stayed in bed for a while then got up, got dressed and went for a wander.
* Drove to Lake Argyle, enjoyed the view from 2 lookouts and then drove the dam.
* Went back to Kununurra to exchange our National Park pass for a monthly one.
* Drove all the way to Halls Creek (everything is closed there too or only 4WD). Kept driving to our night spot.
* Tremendous amount of birds along or on the road and more cattle than usual too.
* Lovely campsite, there is a river crossing an old road, went on it for sunset pics and saw strange birds and a freshie! (fresh water crocodile).
* Pasta and parmesan for dinner then bed.

Monday, 3 April 2017

Photo a day - 03/04/17

* Slow morning, got up around 8.30 and left at 9.45 NT time.
* Reached 10 000kms !!! Pretty exciting.
* Passed the boarder NT/WA, gained 1h30 but lost our veg and fruits.
* Arrived at Kununurra, at the info centre Damien got his dreams crushed... Everything in the Kimberley region is still closed (wet season). It was supposed to be the highlight of his trip...
* Offered to do scenic flights but did not take...
* Spent some time in the library (to stay out of the sun - internet was super expensive... so we used our 3G).
* 4.20pm, went to Mirima National Park whig is supposed to be a mini version of Purnululu and walked to the lookout.
* Sunset at 5.30 (not used to that....) Still on the road toward Lake Argyle.
* While crossing a floodway we saw a baby crocodile cross in front of us!