A river, rocks and rock art

 


On Arnhem Land

What a great day in Kakadu on the East Alligator River, standing on a bit of Arnhem Land and a 4 Km hike in the heat to the rock art scarp.  Just a few pictures from an amazing day in Kakadu.










Back at Cooinda Lodge, enjoying a well-earned swim.


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