Manning Falls

A big day today, walking to Manning Falls - a 5km return walk doesn’t immediately sound a long way, however in the Kimberley heat, together with little ones, it’s plenty far.

The trek is unusual, in that it starts at the camp site, with a swim to cross the river. Little blue tubs are available to float your things across (we still packed things like the camera and car keys in 2 layers of plastic to be sure).
Once on the other side, it was quite scenic with the Barnett ranges as a backdrop. The walk slowly got harder though, until we were climbing up and down ravines to eventually arrive at the waterfall.

Very pretty, and the water was mercifully warm(ish). We stayed there about 2 hours before starting the walk back again. It was pretty tough going to get back, but we all made it.

Tonight was also a dance recital for the local community school. It was just down the road on the river bank, so we bought a ticket and went along. Very sweet, though a little long at a bit over 2 hours. Hugo, Max and Centine were very tired (just like Papa and Mama frankly) so we snuck out a little early in order to get to bed.Read more