School Holidays Continued

K has:
* Made playdough

 * Climbed high at the park

 * Jumped and decorated the trampoline

 * Visited the water park several times

 * Made brains and other disgusting things

 * Discovered the nature playground

 

Today she played with her friend H and enjoyed the company. With one and a half weeks until school goes back, K is starting to get a bit restless. Hopefully she won't be too tired from all her adventures when she goes back to school.

Litchfield National Park

A visit from two generous Busselton friends encouraged us to visit Litchfield National Park for the first time. We were not disappointed.

 

The Magnetic Termite Mounds

Looking for the water...

 

We didn't want to get wet and go for a swim too early in our day, so were happy to watch others at this water hole.

 

Heading down to the falls you can see in the pictures above. K couldn't wait any longer. Bathers are on and towel is in hand.

The rocks were a bit tricky and slippery here. Dad still wasn't too keen to get wet.

 

 After lunch, we decided we couldn't put it off any longer. It was time to join the fish and get wet.

 We swam over to these waterfalls, K included (K did hitch a lift on Dad's back for some of the way). The water was lovely and clear - but quite chilly. 

We had a lovely day, and even found a nice swimming hole closer to home on the way back. We look forward to visiting the National Park again soon over the coming weeks, as we welcome family to come and stay.

Territory Day

I have no words to describe it. The official word from the NT Government is:

On the first of July each year Territorians celebrate Territory Day, marking the commencement of Self Government in the Territory on 1 July 1978. The day is celebrated across the Northern Territory in a number of ways, including the famous Territory Day fireworks (both public and private).

In the NT on this one day of the year, anyone can buy and set off fireworks. We decided not to buy any this year - we would watch and see how popular the activity was.

Well - I think we were in the minority. Although we went to see one of the 'official fireworks' shows, there was a show all around the city. In our street, next to our house, behind our house, in front of our house - everyone was setting off massive fireworks. The noise was incredible.

Beautiful - but not good when you need to get up at 3am for work!!