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Kimberley Expedition: Day 4 (Morning)
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Breakfast time has been getting earlier and earlier.
We have moved from 8:00a to 7:30a to 7:00a over the past few days. The early breakfast today was driven by the helicopter excursion to Mitchell Falls … an optional outing that we decided to skip because we’re still babying my recent vertigo episode.
While those who signed up for the falls were transferred out in groups of eight, the rest of us went for a cruise on the Xplorer. We motored around the islands of Montague Sound and went into Hathaway’s Bay. There were interesting rock formations to see, including a Hart Dolerite intrusion through Wunaamin Miliwundi. Despite’s Anne’s lecture, the geology is still Greek to us. Though, in this instance, the chocolate colored dolerite was clearly different from the cream and red bands of rock that dominate the area.
Along the way, we stopped to check out ancient palms that are endemic to the Kimberleys. We also spotted sooty oystercatchers, a pair of ospreys on a nest, and at least one eastern reef egret. As we followed the coastline, Anne pointed out middens that are evidence of the long occupation of the area by the ancient inhabitants of the land. We wrapped up the outing with a slow cruise along the mangroves, looking for crocs. No luck alas.
We returned to the Coral Discoverer a little after 9:30a … had a bit of time to rest up and grab a cup of tea. And then it was time for the engine room tour, led by Sam, the Second Engineer. He told us a bit about what we would be seeing in the engine room while we were still in the dining room where our group met. The briefing was essential since the engine room is very noisy and we’d be wearing ear protectors in there. He also warned us that even with only one engine running while we are at anchor, it would be hot … 38-39C. Whew!
After checking out the engine room, we went into the mechanical room where the A/C; water making system; and black and grey tank systems are located … amongst a whole bunch of other machinery. I found the intake vent bringing air in from the outside and enjoyed the cooler air as Sam answered questions here since it was slightly quieter in this room.
With our engine tour over by 11:00, I went upstairs to the Sun Deck to do some writing and enjoy the slight breeze.Lue lisää
Matkaaja Such an other worldly landscape. Nothing seems familiar. I love it. Vertigo is so debilitating. I hope it doesn't return.
Two to Travel Fingers crossed on the vertigo. I have an appointment with a vestibular therapist to see what I can do to keep it in abeyance.
Matkaaja Hmm. Let me know any tricks you discover.