Hi all!It's Em here. Tess has written blog below but I thought I'd tell you about the photos on the left. The first one is of Tess and Charlie jumping into the rock pools at Buley Rock Holes. The second is taken near Florence Falls. The third is the view through our tent of Glen Helen Gorge and the last was taken in Ormiston Gorge.
G’day
This is Tess here!
Recently we have been to the West MacDonnell Ranges.
On the way, driving there, we stopped off at Standley Chasm (or as Charlie and I call it, Standley Spasm). We did the Gorge walk. The sun was shining on the dusty brown rocks, causing them to look red; the walk was fun, especially when we did the last rock climbing bit. Once we got to Glen Helen Station we went on another walk, the Redbank Gorge walk. There were lots of rocks made of quartz and granite. At the end of the walk there was a huge water hole, but it was a bit nippy so we didn’t swim.
We also hiked Ormiston Pound/Gorge -7.5ks. The first two hours was really tiring, and it got really hot, but when we all started singing the song ‘100 bottles of beer on the wall’ it cheered us up. At the end of the walk, there were lots of little water holes, and some of them had ducks in them. The best part of the hike though, would have to be the amazing look out, boasting views of Ormiston Pound and the Gorge.
We stayed at dad’s friend’s retreat at Bond Springs and dined like the Royals in their house for breakfast and dinner. We didn’t do much at Alice Springs excepting the Desert Park. Our audio guide told us about the many different flora and fauna in the desert, and about the desert itself. Unfortunately we didn’t allow much time to spend there but we did get to see a dramatic slideshow called ‘A Changing Heart’, a nocturnal animal exhibit and a ranger talk on how to find water in the desert as well as having a little wander.
At Edith Falls it started to heat up to 32 degrees. And what flies!!! (Or so I thought……)
There was a waterhole at the bottom of a waterfall that was 150m wide. Although it was cold, we still swam. Terrified by the crocodile safety signs posted up, I was very cautious of the depth and darkness of the water but mum and dad reassured me that they are only around in the wet season, and even if they were, signs would be up telling us not to swim.
We spent three days at Litchfield enjoying their pools and waterfalls nonstop. Florence Falls was within an easy walking distance from our site and we visited those pools three times. The water was crystal clear and quite warm. Charlie and I had great fun clambering down the creek over rocks and cascades occasionally losing our crocs because of the strong currents. We were surrounded by lush rainforest the whole way down, it was really beautiful We also swam over to the waterfalls and through to the other side. The water hurt a bit because it was pelting down really fast and hard.
A 3km walk in 33 degrees tired us out but luckily it was to the Buley Rockholes which turned out to be the most fantastic place ever (according to me).It started with one deep pool up the top which went sideways into another pool and there were lots more water holes all connected by mini waterfalls and cascades. Charlie and I had heaps of fun doing bombs off the rock until I slipped nearly hit the rock. This gave me a huge fright! My bombing off rock days are over.
We are now in Darwin. Last night we went to the Mindil Beach markets. After a scrumptious dinner the boys and girls split and Mum and I spent a lot of time perusing the stalls with hippy clothes, jewellery and gifts. I bought a pair of turquoise fisherman ¾ pants and an aboriginal painting book mark. The boys got wooden animals that made different sounds when you blow into them or stroke their corrugated backs. Mum bought some fisherman pants too. Dad bought a kangaroo leather wrist band. He thinks he looks really cool. We watched the sun set over the beach and saw a fire show (which freaked me out a bit!). The boys also watched the Amazing Drumming Monkeys which was a puppet show with monkeys that played the bongos. Harry thought it was hilarious. Today we went to the NT Museum and Art Gallery. There was an exhibition on Cyclone Tracey which hit Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974. There was a room where you could listen to a recording of the noise that the cyclone made. Daddy, Charlie and Harrison went in but the noise was too loud for me. Harry was a bit freaked out.
Tomorrow we go to Kakadu to visit the mozzies and crocodiles. Sorry, we’ll be out of range again for a week or so but will fill you in on lots of news when we can.
Bye!
Tess
This is Tess here!
Recently we have been to the West MacDonnell Ranges.
On the way, driving there, we stopped off at Standley Chasm (or as Charlie and I call it, Standley Spasm). We did the Gorge walk. The sun was shining on the dusty brown rocks, causing them to look red; the walk was fun, especially when we did the last rock climbing bit. Once we got to Glen Helen Station we went on another walk, the Redbank Gorge walk. There were lots of rocks made of quartz and granite. At the end of the walk there was a huge water hole, but it was a bit nippy so we didn’t swim.
We also hiked Ormiston Pound/Gorge -7.5ks. The first two hours was really tiring, and it got really hot, but when we all started singing the song ‘100 bottles of beer on the wall’ it cheered us up. At the end of the walk, there were lots of little water holes, and some of them had ducks in them. The best part of the hike though, would have to be the amazing look out, boasting views of Ormiston Pound and the Gorge.
We stayed at dad’s friend’s retreat at Bond Springs and dined like the Royals in their house for breakfast and dinner. We didn’t do much at Alice Springs excepting the Desert Park. Our audio guide told us about the many different flora and fauna in the desert, and about the desert itself. Unfortunately we didn’t allow much time to spend there but we did get to see a dramatic slideshow called ‘A Changing Heart’, a nocturnal animal exhibit and a ranger talk on how to find water in the desert as well as having a little wander.
At Edith Falls it started to heat up to 32 degrees. And what flies!!! (Or so I thought……)
There was a waterhole at the bottom of a waterfall that was 150m wide. Although it was cold, we still swam. Terrified by the crocodile safety signs posted up, I was very cautious of the depth and darkness of the water but mum and dad reassured me that they are only around in the wet season, and even if they were, signs would be up telling us not to swim.
We spent three days at Litchfield enjoying their pools and waterfalls nonstop. Florence Falls was within an easy walking distance from our site and we visited those pools three times. The water was crystal clear and quite warm. Charlie and I had great fun clambering down the creek over rocks and cascades occasionally losing our crocs because of the strong currents. We were surrounded by lush rainforest the whole way down, it was really beautiful We also swam over to the waterfalls and through to the other side. The water hurt a bit because it was pelting down really fast and hard.
A 3km walk in 33 degrees tired us out but luckily it was to the Buley Rockholes which turned out to be the most fantastic place ever (according to me).It started with one deep pool up the top which went sideways into another pool and there were lots more water holes all connected by mini waterfalls and cascades. Charlie and I had heaps of fun doing bombs off the rock until I slipped nearly hit the rock. This gave me a huge fright! My bombing off rock days are over.
We are now in Darwin. Last night we went to the Mindil Beach markets. After a scrumptious dinner the boys and girls split and Mum and I spent a lot of time perusing the stalls with hippy clothes, jewellery and gifts. I bought a pair of turquoise fisherman ¾ pants and an aboriginal painting book mark. The boys got wooden animals that made different sounds when you blow into them or stroke their corrugated backs. Mum bought some fisherman pants too. Dad bought a kangaroo leather wrist band. He thinks he looks really cool. We watched the sun set over the beach and saw a fire show (which freaked me out a bit!). The boys also watched the Amazing Drumming Monkeys which was a puppet show with monkeys that played the bongos. Harry thought it was hilarious. Today we went to the NT Museum and Art Gallery. There was an exhibition on Cyclone Tracey which hit Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974. There was a room where you could listen to a recording of the noise that the cyclone made. Daddy, Charlie and Harrison went in but the noise was too loud for me. Harry was a bit freaked out.
Tomorrow we go to Kakadu to visit the mozzies and crocodiles. Sorry, we’ll be out of range again for a week or so but will fill you in on lots of news when we can.
Bye!
Tess
3 comments:
Hi Tess (and rest of fuller gang),
By the time you are reading this you would have finished your Kakadu adventure and heading towards Cairns!
Tess, sounds like you have all been having a great time, and the photos of all the waterholes and cascades look amazing...wish i was there with you all doing bombs off the rocks (but not slipping of course!)
Can't believe you have been doing so many walks... you will be a fit and healthy family by the time you get back. They sound like great walks, especially with those amazing views and rock colours. How's Harrys legs going...keeping up with you all:-))
Sydney life is all good and Milly will be home on the 15th of August which will be great - just think...all 3 aunties in Sydney when you return!
Say Hi to Mum, Dad, Charlie and Harry for me - give them a hug and one for you too Tessie!
Until next time
love aunty charlotte xx
Hi Tess, We are so jealous to hear about your adventures! Even Sam said "lets go!" (which saying something as I cant get him out of his painting studio to have any fun at all!). Actually Sam and I stayed nearly a week in Litchfield National Park when we were young and fancy free, I I think it has to be my favourite National Park in Australia (that I have found so far!). We havent got alot of exciting news... Lili and Evie are doing a shortened version of the 40 hour famine this Friday, so think of them sucking 1 barley sugar/hour to get them through! Also, we are going to Tassie for a week in early September so hopefully we can do some bushwalking in some of those amazing national parks down there. I love the photo of you and Charlie jumping into the waterhole - you are very brave! And I remember how freaky it was to swim in those pools knowing that Crocs were sharing the water- even out of Croc season! It's freezing here in SA - it snowed on Mt Lofty yesterday!!! Lots of love, Rose (and the rest of my crew who are too lazy to write! Their turn next time!)
HI Tess and Emma and boys...
Wow it sounds like you are having fun, and warm, you are very clever to do this trip whilst it is so cold down south! We are all well and looking forward to more news from your adventure.
Banjo and Dusty leave for Indonesia on 10th Sept and plan to climb a mountain in Lombok for Banjo's 21st Birthday, Clancy is studing pretty hard at school (year11) and getting the band back together for a show next week, Laura has recovered from an operation on her toe nails and plays netball again on Saturday, Will... is always running a muck having fun! I did a cheese making course which was facinating and spent 6 days in Sydney last week! Al is cool, it's our 2nd wedding anniversary next week!! Love to you all from Jane et al
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