Two Weeks in the Northern Territory: From the Red Centre to the Top End


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June 7th 2014
Published: August 25th 2014
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If I were to poll a bunch of strangers (or at least a group of people who don't hear me talk about Australia all the time) to name five icons in Australia, chances are Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) would come in the top three, right behind Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef. In fact, so popular are these three destinations, that many Aussie Specialists consider the "Sydney, Rock, and Reef" itine... Read Full Entry



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Mmm . . . dirt!Mmm . . . dirt!
Mmm . . . dirt!

Tess scraping off some dirt from a termite mound she's identified as one of the tastier ones in the neighborhood. This is a common practice for Aborigines in an effort to maintain the necessary intake of various minerals and other nutrients. Not bad - just a little . . . gritty.
White-bellied Sea-EagleWhite-bellied Sea-Eagle
White-bellied Sea-Eagle

A close relative of the Bald Eagle, we found this White-bellied Sea-Eagle while on an afternoon game drive.
Dr. Seuss?Dr. Seuss?
Dr. Seuss?

Sunset in a pandanus forest complete with termite mounds creates a very Seuss-like landscape.
Good Eyes, MackyGood Eyes, Macky
Good Eyes, Macky

A well-spotted frog by guide Macky
Forest KingfisherForest Kingfisher
Forest Kingfisher

That might be one of my favorite colors.
StowawayStowaway
Stowaway

Another frog, this one hiding in our airboat.



27th August 2014
Sounds of Silence

Amazing
We attended this dinner and loved it! It is one of our fondest memories.
27th August 2014
Sounds of Silence

Amazing indeed!
It truly is a remarkable experience. I love it - happy to hear you had the opportunity to experience it, too!

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