We are in Katherine. We are staying at a lovely caravan park where there is GREEN grass! After three one night stops in a row, and one of them being without water or power, it is so nice to be somewhere for two nights in a row.
Devils marbles were fantastic...we loved seeing them at sunset and sunrise and I have come to realize that going there is actually a 'bucket list' thing to do for many. The no shower, flushing toilets and no power was a bit of a test but according to my husband...it is the only time I will have to do that on this trip! Anyway, it was worth it...sunrise was my favorite.
When we left there we drove 470km to Daly Waters where we stayed at the pub...a very Australian experience! It was a dusty pub/shack in the middle of nowhere that was also a caravan park. We got there at 2pm and it already seemed to be pumping with families, backpackers and grey nomads. We got one of the last two powered sites (luckily for ac!)
The kids had a swim in the pool, we had a dinner there too..."beef'n'barra" night. Then the night entertainment started....a fairly crass bloke who told jokes, sang songs and read the odd poem. We didn't stay bit heard it all as our caravan was at the entrance to the pub....he finally stopped at 9.30pm and we all went to sleep.
Now, we have a pool to sit by and very warm weather to adjust to. I have packed the winter gear away and got the summer out. It hard to believe that less than a week ago we were using a heater.
The highlight of my day was seeing a vintage sunbeam mixmaster in sunshine yellow in the window of a shop here in Katherine. I have wanted one of these for AGES. Total working order with all the bits and bobs! So excited....picking it up tomorrow! (I know most of you won't understand my excitement but I few will 'get it')
Xx
Wow, your diary and pics are amazing Zoe. See how far you have survived and of course you have been rewarded....the yellow Sunbeam mixer. Everyone looks so happy and of course the tour leader has the widest smile!!!!
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