Adelaide River Region

This is Charley the buffalo that featured in Crocodile Dundee.  He is stuffed and stands proudly in the bar at the Adelaide River Inn.   The Adelaide River region was a vital part of the war effort during World War 2 and this town was used by both the Australian and US armed forces.  There are lots of memorabillia scattered around, some buildings, or just signposting of what was there once.  Scattered all thru the Territory are airfields, still signposted, next to the Highways.   The War Cemetary here is absolutely beautiful and a fitting resting place for those that gave their lives. As you walk along the gravesides, you cant help get emotional.  The men that fought and died for us were just boys in many cases.  18y.o. going off to fight and not returning.    Young married men and young fathers, some just 20.

This lovely snake and the one below it were on the path to Robin Falls.  Just a "short 500M walk" they say.  It was tough going over rocks, and crevices.   This snake popped up with a frog in its mouth.  It hastily swallowed the frog and then decided he might like a go at Rick.  Boy did we all move quick, although I couldnt stop snapping pictures all the same.

This one spread himself across two rocks and of course, the ground between the rocks was the path.  I just saw him as I went to step on him.  Not a biggie but he wasnt all that happy with our attention.

Robin Falls - we were so looking forward to a swim here.  We had lunch by the creek, clear as a bell water, but decided to walk into the falls and swim in the rockpool  .It was a huge walk once again, clambering over rocks and a non  existent pathway.  When we got there, it was a big disappointment.  The falls were beautiful, the pool not so nice.  To get to the upper pool meant a big climb and none of us was capable.   The vow is now to never go where the pathway isnt "wheelchair friendly" or as Rick puts it - has an elevator!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    We keep getting sucked into massive hikes that physically and mentally drain us all.   The fact that it is 30o every day doesnt help either.  Although it does make for great swimming weather.