Windjana Gorge
In the midst of the barren, dried, flat land, this oasis appears.
There were sooooo many freshwater crocs, all along the bank. 
We couldn't get over how quiet they were. We walked along the sandy river bed, just a few metres from all these crocs - out sunbaking. There were just so many!
Nat wanted to catch a baby one to take home for a pet.
They were so relaxed - just floating out under the sun. Compared to the saltwater crocs, they were so much smaller & less troublesome looking.
Another gorge, and yet a totally different experience again.
Another gorge, and yet a totally different experience again.
Then, onto the "rough road" of Gibb River Road, another 40 km to ...
Tunnel Creek
We had been warned as to the water temperature, as to wearing shoes that could get wet, and as to taking a torch. Man, did we need to! Ant helped each of us through the initial part, where the water came just over his knees (waist-height on Noah).
Even compared to the Croc-infested Windjana Gorge, Nat & Noah said that this was the best part of the day, here at Tunnel Creek.
The creek has carved a tunnel right through the mountain. Here, a cave-in has allowed light through to the tunnel about half way along.
The ceiling was low down in some places and yet, very high in other areas. On the return route, we noticed a small freshwater croc in the water. That is, in the water that we had walked through the first time.
Another wonderful day.
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Don't know what the turtle will think of a baby croc sharing it's pond!!! What a trip you guys are having - living the dream!!!!
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