In and Around Darwin

After 2 weeks of our brave heroins surviving the elements, batteling the wildlife and all out bush wacking (and that was just the Youth Hostal) Indiana Attwood managed to send a CD with her first batch of Snaps from Down under ... Enjoy!

The Story Begins on Bright morning in Darwin Northen Australia ... (Still a little to early to check into the Hostel)
Outback Alex settles into their new room!
(The Hostel on Mitchell Street)
... as does Rosie
Indiana Settle down for a refreshing drink at the local watering hole ... No comment about the name ..... (No. 69 Mitchell St)
Wozza ... an outback guide who was to show our heroins the delights of Kakadu National Park.
Rach ... with a very large snake around her neck .... eek!
Smile for the camera ... Next the girls try a spot of Croc Jumping ....
This is what I call 'Extreme' fishing!
These guys can jump almost their entire length out of the water ...
G'Day ... Indiana soaking up the rays on a 'Croc Cruise' shortly after her 'Extreme' fishing session ...
Outback Alex enjoying the some of the secluded and picturesque parts of kakadu .. not long after this snap I think the girls went simming in that pool you cans see behind Alex.
Some impressive Aboriginal art work the group found whilst working through the park.
This is a snap of a "Bleeding Tree" named because of the blood like the sap which seaps out of the tree.
Take Warning!
Time to settle down for the evening and warm up around the camp fire ...
... and for todays bush tucker trial you will be eating .... (actually it didnt say on Rachaels notes but it does look very tasty ... good one Wozza!)
Rise and shine ... its 06:00 and this is a snap of last nights accommodation.
Time for morning Swim in a near by pool complete with is own waterfall!
Is it a Tree ... Is It a Rock .. no actually its a Termite mound .... !
They must be some huge termites!
The 2 day adventure in Kakadu draws to an end and our brave heroins have one final snap in the wilderness before setting of back to civilisation ...
.... and what better after 2 days of hardcore adventuring than a few sherbets in the local ..
(Rachael and Rosie enjoying a pint of the amber nectar)
Alex and Rosie
Now ... as the night progressed and the beers continued to flow ... Rach demonstrated her musical skills by going up on stage and playing a little tune for everyone on classical Australian Musical Instrument .... the Hoover!
Rach and Alex in the Youth Hostel!
.... a quick snap of the kitchen in the Youth Hostel ...
The adventure will continue soon .....