Last Wednesday we all (6) went out to dinner at Skycity Casino. We have barely spent anytime with our friends, preferring to get up early and go out and do our own thing. The Casino was pretty disappointing. I am assuming its relatively old, it was probably less flash than most Melbourne pubs and the food we ate was appalling. We wanted to have the $34 buffet, you join up as a member, then get $5 off. It was Coles Cafeteria at its worst. We had assumed, from reports, that it would be lots of seafood and quite something else. We werent impressed. Not something I would recommend to anyone unless they have no appreciation for decent food.
We also did "Aquascene" . On high tide, hundreds of fish come in to be hand fed on the bay. There were big milkfish, bright green & silver, catfish, mullet, bream, batfish, barramundi, crabs and a stingray. Trays of bread are set out and you can either go into the water around your calves or kneel over and just feed the fish. It was an amazing site. It was so enjoyable, to watch them take the bread and touch/feel them. We stopped feeding them after a while and just sat back and watched them interact, occassionally have a battle etc. It was really relaxing and one of the nicest things we have done here so far.
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| Ricks friend the batfish, this large round, flat shaped fish was one of about 6 that remained with Rick for ages, taking it in turns to come up for bread, almost impossible to photograph as they were very quick and the sun was too reflective on the clear water |
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| The lower pool at Berry Springs when it got busy. We had all of this to ourselves for about 1 and 1/2 |
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| The water rushing out of the Springs at the start of the Berry Creek |
Friends were camped out near Berry Springs Nature Park and we got up early, packed a picnic, headed off to visit them and then do the Springs. Bugger, we had missed them, as they left the park and Darwin early that morning. It was actually a blessing for us. We got to the Springs early and had most of it to ourselves. By 11.30 it was getting packed. There are 2 springs here, they feed down thru 3 ponds. The first has the water rushing out, like a mini waterfall, flowing down to the main pool (very deep) and then to a lower pool. We chose the lower pool cos it wasnt as deep for me. It was as warm as toast and clear as a bell. I thought at least I will see a croc if there is one there!!!!!!!!! Lots of little fish here and they didnt mind giving you a nibble. It was a little frightening at first but as the pools become busier they disappeared. This was absolute bliss. The best springs we have done so far. We fed the fish cake as we sat on the rocks and had a coffee. This is a large nature park, lots of beaut old treees, bbq and tables/chairs everywhere. When we arrived at 9.30 there were 4 cars in the carpark, when we left at 1pm there were prob 100 or more plus a tour coach. Apparently weekends it is full. It is still school hols here, they have a month, so lots of mums with kids.
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