Thursday, June 21, 2007

Katherine Gorge - at last!

We arrived in Katherine for our third and last time on our way through NT. Our timing was perfect, finally all the gorges were open - the moment Michael had been waiting for! Unfortunately the Sydney weather also arrived - freezing cold and raining! Not exactly the perfect swimming and canoeing weather....Between rain showers we managed to head out on a cruise of the first two gorges. It is beautiful and impressive even in the bad weather. We had an Aboriginal guide who filled us in about the Jaowyn people, the Dreaming and the Tribal Laws - this was particularly fascinating as the tribal laws are still legal in NT and are incredibly tough. The boys were enthralled by the stories of spear throwing at guilty parties for punishment.


Looking back at the first gorge.


Entering the second gorge.


Time to put your feet up and relax - life is tough when you are 3!


Mastering the art of the didgeridoo...not sure if the sound that came out could be classified as music!
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