Katherine to Lake Argyle

0545 start after a peaceful sleep in the comfort of our glamping tent. On the road by 7 and watching the scenery change to grassy savannah, dotted with small scrubby trees and with rocky outcrops on the horizon.
Sitting with Rohan, a video media specialist. Great company and conversation. We are watching the changing nature of the plants as we head west and see Water buffalo crossing the road.
It's fun watching Sid get more and more excited and animated the closer to The Kimberley we get.
Judbara-Gregory National Park, a giant ancient floodplain. Kapok trees with yellow flowers that are edible and also a source of fibre similar to cotton.
Morning tea in Victoria River. Scenery changing and Boab trees appear. Herds of Brahman cattle wandering freely.
Lake Argyle quartzite rock. Very hard. Dam wall 300meters across at the base. No concrete. 45 meters deep in places holds 21x Sydney Harbour volume. 1000 kms square surface area. When you are out on the water it disappears over the horizon and looks like the ocean. Saw a grey rock wallaby and joey in a cave and a huge osprey circling overhead. Saw fresh water crocodile resting on the rocks.
We got spat at by archer fish.
Finally we dive into the lake and swim in the warm waters, using a floaty and drinking champagne. A storm has come in and we have a rain soaked evening, huddling under a shelter to eat, then escaping off to our tent for an early night. Cane toads hopping around.
Looks like most of our plans for next few days are off. Roads and parks closed .Read more