En-route, we stopped at Anbangbang Billabong, which was teeming with bird life - ducks, ibis, white cockatoos, heron, etc. The surface of the water was covered with water lilies but we stayed at a good distance from the edge, as there were ample warnings about the presence of crocodiles!
We continued on to Nourlangie, where we walked amongst massive rock formations & attractive vegetation, including beautiful flowering wattles. At one point, I looked up & saw a kookaburra, almost posing for us, on the branch of a tree.
First, we went on a walk, which took us to a wealth of Aboriginal rock paintings. These were more numerous & far clearer than those we saw at Ubirr yesterday. The overhanging rocks had provided excellent protection from the elements.
Having looked at the rock art, we began a fairly steep & rocky climb upward, to a look-out high above the countryside below. We were up in the escarpment & could see for miles into the distance. I was quite proud to have reached the top, as it was a strenuous climb, but well worth it for the views. It was also very hot (33C) & the perspiration flowed - what a good thing we'd taken bottles of water!
We returned to Kakadu Lodge for a late lunch, then rested in the sunshine, outside the caravan. Not sure about Bob, but I was shattered!
What a lovely holiday park Kakadu Lodge is - green, leafy & well spread out; very peaceful & conducive to relaxation. I'm almost sorry that we're only here for two nights. However, there's lots more to see & we have to keep this show on the road!
Our friends from Point Lonsdale, with the two boys, have caught up with us & we're neighbours once again. Small world!
NB: This is the site where a recent newspaper article reported an attempt, by a dingo, to pull a young girl from her sleeping bag! We were warned, on arrival, to keep our belongings, & particularly anything edible, inside our caravans. Our door is securely locked as I write!
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