We've been on the road for 10 weeks and have covered over 10,000 k's, bringing us to Fitzroy Crossing. Theres not a lot here, except a particularly nice caravan park. (Fitzroy River Lodge) Suddenly we find ourselves sleeping a bit later in the morning, sitting around reading or chatting... basically having a rest.
We have recently been tenting in the Bungles, and doing lots of bushwalking/rock-hopping there and lots of other wonderfully scenic places in the Kimberley, so we are physically tired. We are also on sensory overload after all the fantastic scenery we have seen and experienced. Its as if every day has been more wonderful than the last for a long time now! Never would admit to being "gorged out" but we need time before any more overwhelming experiences.
Is this normal, maybe we are showing signs of age?
Hi Gerty, wow, what a lucky couple you are to be visiting such iconic locations, I am green with envy! 10 weeks is a long time on the road so enjoy resting up and getting ready for the next new adventure.......everything sounds normal to me,
Your going well, burning the candle at both ends is not a problem, its when some one lights it in the middle as well that the problem starts.LOL mate , we all need to stop & smell the roses some times.
We used to go hard to see & do as much as possibile when time was a facter, now too long is not long enough.
Enjoy.
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If you haven't seen it, go for a boat ride in Geike Gorge, different from any of the other gorges you have seen and you will kick yourself later if you don't, only 18kms from town on a bitumen road. It is run by the rangers and I think you can book in town at the tourist bureau, well worth the trip.
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If you haven't seen it, go for a boat ride in Geike Gorge, different from any of the other gorges you have seen and you will kick yourself later if you don't, only 18kms from town on a bitumen road. It is run by the rangers and I think you can book in town at the tourist bureau, well worth the trip.
I;ll 2nd that!
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Unfortunately, when I saw it about 6 weeks ago, there was very little to look at .. There was a huge cleanup on with many vehicles and plant eqpt getting rid of masses of sand deposits that were laid by the last floods ..
Flood marking levels were some 20 ft up the trees .. which gave some indication of the torrent of water that went through there .. The main 'camp' kitchen and camping ground had been totally covered with water and the boat ramp near the central camp area did not exist til it was all uncovered by plant Eqpt ..
Be keen to see it again next year if I'm lucky enough to get back there ..
Jon
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If you haven't seen it, go for a boat ride in Geike Gorge, different from any of the other gorges you have seen and you will kick yourself later if you don't, only 18kms from town on a bitumen road. It is run by the rangers and I think you can book in town at the tourist bureau, well worth the trip.
Thanks for the tip, went out there for the Geikie Gorge cruise this morning. Very pleasant indeed, loved the big river and limestone cliffs, so different from what we've been seeing lately. Only $20 too, with a seniors card.
No flooding here now Jonathon, but you can certainly see where its been. Where did you stay?
Wow Gerty, you've certainly covered a lot of ground. When I'm on the road full time I allow 3 days minimum in any location. I try only to tow about 300-400 kms in a day, then stop to "smell the roses" and have a look around for 3-5 days, or more if the place grabs my attention for longer. Sitting back to rehash your travels, relive your moments review photos or videos, just looking at the maps at the country you've passed through is all necessary in the nomad business. If you've got the time, take it. Stay safe and enjoy the Kimberleys.
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.. great to know its back in form again .. its a lovely area .. I freecamp mostly, so didnt stay in town anywhere .. but my next camp was at Mary Pool .. another place that would be easy to spend a week or more .. very pretty !!
Hi Gert Long time no see. Great to see you and your beloved are really enjoying life as it is meant to be. It is true you can be "gorged" out, but what a way to go!! Can't wait to get back on the road.
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Hi Gert Yeah I am so pleased you are out travelling - winter really has us housebound at the moment - my beloved cannot get out to make the necessary renovations to the motorhome and trailer because spray painting is involved and it is much too cold and wet and windy to even think about it. Luckily we have a computer each so the "spare" time can be spent productively!!
Hi Travelling Granny Did a trip a couple of years ago around the country, took about 12 months and we did not see enough. Had to stop for a while, but hope to get away for shorter stints soon, once the rig is up to scratch. Have a couple we know who are in Broome at the moment, travelling with a camper trailer, and they had to pay $38 for an unpowered site! They had to take a break because they are on a trike and the wind up there is evidently unrelenting!
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