Having decided to stay here the second night it was Justin’s turn to need a doc, but this time it is not happening. We are treating the sore on his face with what we have got, but I am wishing for the convenience of Alice Springs at present. I cannot see the logic in waiting 2 hours for a 60 second consult and a script. Hopefully we will be able to get somewhere tomorrow.
We did make it out to Katherine Gorge today and walked to the lookout in the hot hot sun. A full bucket of sweat later and the cool green waters of the gorge opened up below us. Pity we couldn’t swim in it. Apparently there are crocs that get in during the wet season and they cant be relocated until the dry. No matter, we managed to see some promising first quarter action from the Hawks - Bulldogs game on the telly in the café (the result was not in the Hawks favour unfortunately) and we also went back past the Hot Springs which were every bit as good as Mataranka’s because there were less tourists and it was cooler. The kids also got to swing into the water on a rope rigged up by the local kids.
Dinner tonight was supplied by the very generous and hospitable Bill Harding, who as a remote member of the car club invited us by email to visit him at his home. Sunday roast with all the trimmings and a spectacular shed with many different cars and we felt like we were in heaven. We even realised we knew some people in common! Oh and the air conditioner, couch and DVD player also helped lull us into a state of bliss.
I would like to take this time to say, rather sentimentally in fact that at almost the half way point of our trip we have certainly seen some amazing sights and appreciate the vastness of this land more keenly than before. What has affected us just as much are the people we have met along the way. Travelling companions becoming great friends, friendly service and advice, chance meetings and interesting discussions over dinner and generous time and assistance when we have needed it have made our travels all the more special and enjoyable.
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