23rd July
This post will cover the trip to the Jumping Crocodile experience on the Adelaide River. There are 2 of these trips and we decided on the one that was run by two Brothers, as they were recommended by the info centre in Katherine. They were spot on as it was fantastic and great value.
The sides of that boat don't look very high if the Crocs are going to be jumping out of the water.
All ready to go and see these famous Crocs.
The med size Crocs were quite athletic and got a fair way out of the Water.
But the little ones really got in on the act and put on an Olympic winning performance.
And then there was the Old Fellers. They wouldn't jump if you paid them. Its too nice just laying in the sun and relaxing.
There was Brutus as well,70 plus years old and missing his right front leg. Apparently lost in a fight with another Male.
At least he showed a bit of enthusiasm when the meat was offered, though when we arrived the wash from the boat flowed over him and he didn't move.
It wasn't all about the Crocs though, there was Charlie, the tame Kite who swooped down to pluck a piece of meat off a stick.
He hung around for awhile but eventually flew off. They don't like feeding them too much otherwise they start relying on the boats coming along.
On the way Back to Darwin we dropped in to the Fog Dam. This was built to support the Rice growing industry that was being developed back in the 1930s It wasn't a success as there is too many insects and grubs up this way that got a taste for Rice.
As there was a Croc in the area there was a sign waring you not to walk along the top of the dam wall. This is what they try and catch the Croc in.
This is the road along the top of the Dam wall. You can see why it wasn't recommended to walk along here if a Croc was hiding in the water.
This is the end of the road and looking out over the Wetlands. There was heaps of Bird life in the area with Ducks Kingfishers Swans etc in abundance.
That's it for now.
Regards Dave and Helen
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