We didn't hurry to get up; took our time & had a late breakfast. The four of us then went into town, had coffee & talked to the staff at the Information Centre about possible trips. After that, Bob & I went to the Lovell Art Gallery, where we were spellbound by Nadeen Lovell's paintings. Her work is stunning & inspiring; her use of colour & pattern delights the eye & she represents this part of Australia as only some one who is "at one with the region" could do. Her love for Kununurra & its surrounding area shines out of her paintings. We were particularly fascinated by one of her techniques, where every part of the picture is completely filled with intricate patterns. Surprisingly, the patterns enhance, rather than detract & the overall effect is one of vibrant colour & movement.
From the gallery, we drove on to the Mirima National Park, which some people describe as a mini Bungle Bungles. The rock formations are stunning & there is a pathway up through the rugged area to a look-out point high above the surrounding countryside. Of course, we had to do the climb, which I found tough, but very rewarding when we reached the top - the views were spectacular; challenging for the knees, but a good aerobic experience!
At this point, I should take a break to ask how many people spotted my "deliberate mistake" in the blog of 29 June, when I referred to Kata Tjuta as the Bungle Bungles, instead of the Olgas. I didn't expect any British readers to notice, but I did think that some one from Australia might have challenged me.
NB: Currently, we are about 100km from where the film "Australia" was made - we can now appreciate the beautifiul scenery that was included. A 'homestead' was built especially for the film, but it has since been removed.
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