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Humpty Doo
Along with Useless Loop and Lake Disappointment in WA, this is a rather silly-sounding Australian place name.
Humpty Doo
One of Australia’s giant roadside animals.
To the Jumping Crocs
Open spaces on our way to the Jumping Crocs on the Adelaide River. Barry was very worried about taipans (which are, in fact, very recluse) and thought I shouldn’t open the car door needlessly.
To the Jumping Crocs
Sturdy ‘bush’ engineering.
To the Jumping Crocs
At this stage, I thought this could be a one-way trip.
Back at Humpty Doo
We had a little time to kill before our Jumping Croc appointment, so we went back to Humpty Doo for light snack.
Mango Trees
Picturesque mango trees everywhere. But not a mango in sight in the shops.
Back to the Jumping Crocs
Driving back to the Jumping Crocs, Barry had built up enough confidence to drive at 100 km/hr along a very narrow dusty track. His Mad Max impressions are probably best avoided though.
Jumping Crocs, Adelaide River
I’m relieved to know that the boat is of ample proportion!
Jumping Crocs, Adelaide River
How to teach your pet croc to do tricks.
Jumping Crocs, Adelaide River
You’ve got to be quick to see one of these kites snatch a piece of meat from a floating platter.
Jumping Crocs, Adelaide River
Our jumping croc guide.
Jumping Crocs, Adelaide River
Another ‘saltie’. Doesn’t he look friendly?
Jumping Crocs, Adelaide River
They may look clumsy, but this croc, aptly named Chainsaw, moved pretty damn quick!
Kakadu National Park
I told Barry to pull up briefly so I could take a photo of controlled bush burning. We suddenly realised that there were flames precariously close to the car and decided, wisely, to move on.
Kakadu National Park
As we entered Kakadu National Park, we did a circular walk among the grasslands on a trail much too narrow for Barry’s liking. Taipans were, once again, on his mind.
Kakadu National Park
I very nearly stepped on this critter as it turned its head to look at me in disgust. Monitor lizards are not normally known for their shyness.
Kakadu National Park
Close-up of foliage.
Kakadu National Park
Aboriginal drawings can be seen on the rocks in Ubirr at Kakadu National Park.
Kakadu National Park
Ubirr Escarpment
Kakadu National Park
Ubirr Escarpment
Kakadu National Park
A lone flower sits atop one of the many stone plateaus by the Ubirr escarpment.
Kakadu National Park
Dense undergrowth at Ubirr Escarpment
Kakadu National Park
Close-up of eucalyptus tree.
Kakadu National Park
Sproutlings after a controlled bush fire.
Kakadu National Park
Contrast of foliage against rock at Ubirr Escarpment.
Kakadu National Park
By the Kakadu Visitor Centre in Jabiru.
Kakadu National Park
Pronounced ‘arn barng barng’ billabong. Say this a hundred times!
Kakadu National Park
Whilst I was leaning on this sign at Anbangbang Billabong, it fell off much to my surprise. As you can see, I was trying to put it back into place.
Kakadu National Park
Would you swim in Anbangbang Billabong?
Kakadu National Park
Interesting landscape on Nawurlandja Rock.
Kakadu National Park
Some strange pod-like thing in a tree.
Kakadu National Park
Interesting eroded rocks at Nawurlandja.
Kakadu National Park
Before a thunderstorm looking towards Nourlangie Rock.
Kakadu National Park
Although the picture turned out a little dark, we stared in awe at the vast space of Kakadu National Park along with an approaching thunderstorm.
Kakadu National Park
More interesting rocks at Nawurlandja Rock.
Kakadu National Park
Roadside warnings
Kakadu National Park
Yes, there is a Big Nellie Creek as well.