Rocks and more rocks

 


The group in Katherine Gorge

Today we visited the amazing Katherine Gorge and had a cruise to see the rocks and grandeur of the gorge close-up. After the cruise we swam in the Katherine Hot Springs and visited the Katherine Museum.  Again, a great day in the Top End!








The beautiful Katherine Gorge





The Katherine Hot Springs


A session with Bob at lunchtime


At the Katherine Museum in front of Doc Fenton's plane

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