10.08.07

LAWN HILL

Left about 930 and travelled about 10 k into Lawn Hill National Park. Again very dry and dusty but an immediate transformation on arrival. A large natural water hole some k’s long surrounded by high red cliffs with trees hanging precariously from the cracks and the root coming down in an attempt to gain moisture. We hired a canoe for $20 an hour or part thereof and with some trepidation headed off to the waterfall. Absolutely still and pristine(apart from 20 other canoes), it was quite easy going once you mastered it .

Even tho we didn’t do much walking (Di has a very sore heel and is having trouble with it) I fully recommend a canoe to see the natural beauty of this place. From the paths you wouldn’t be able to grasp it all. We went to the falls but didn’t go any further as you have to carry the canoe for a bit over the rocks. We arrived back in less than two hours and wouldn’t want to be any later in the day as it was getting quite hot.

Came back and spent the afternoon relaxing in the shade of the Grove. Even had a double ice-cream as a couple with a fully fledged freezer van arrived selling all ice creams. Paid $5 for over half hour online so was able to check mail etc and recharge battery on computer.

After tea we sat around the fire of Fred and Kathy from Lilydale in Victoria and also a couple from Tanunda all of whom were camped nearby. Later we rang the kids.