Day 11 Timber Creek

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AC Gregory the explorer sailed up the Victoria River in 1856 and gave Timber Creek is’t name.

Rest day today, catch up on some washing and ironing in the great outdoors and enjoy the morning sunshine. The birds have decided that the tree we are camped near is in need of some severe pruning as we are being showered in falling leaves.

In the afternoon we went on the Victoria River Cruise, which took us 40 km down river. Neville filled us in on the history of the area, the river, the explorers, the local flora and wildlife as we cruised along. We saw many large saltwater crocodiles basking on the muddy banks, lots of wallabies and even a wild pig or two. Stopping to feed the Whistling Kites and Sea Eagles, and enjoy some yummy finger food on a floating pontoon, the return trip is designed to catch the sun setting behind the Yambarrans Ranges. On arrival back at the boat ramp is was dark and we only just managed to get through the silty water to the pontoon, no one was going to volunteer to get out and push if we got stuck. Neville says they need a good flood to flush out the creeks and river.

Another great day in the NT what will tomorrow bring.

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Photos

Women's Work
Always work to be done

Crocodiles
This one slipped under the boat as we passed

Whistling Kites
Feeding the birds

Yambarrans Ranges
As the sun was beginning to go down

Sunset
The sun setting on our return