Three days of Kakadu adventure

 

Hi all

Sorry for no pictures for three days but we have been out of Internet coverage. Here are some of the great pictures from our Kakadu/Arnhem Land experience. It has been an amazing experience.  So many rocks and crocs to see!
























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