Day 24 - Kakadu dreaming

Water lillies at Fogg Dam

 A delayed departure from Darwin after Elizabeth found a doctor - nothing serious and she is fine now (well as good as she was before) - now you know who is writing this post and is risking his very well being by including that, meant only a little sight seeing was completed today.

On the way out to Kakadu we called in to Fogg Dam on the recommendation of Fred and saw the first glimpses of wetlands with water lillies and abundant bird life. The dam was originally constructed to provide water for an ill fated Australian-American Rice plantation. You certainly can't say we don't give things a go in this country and transport being better now it would probably work - apart from the issue of crocs! (I wouldn't be harvesting the rice. The dam wall was not open to pedestrian traffic due to the presence of a large croc according to the sign so we just stayed in the car. They are obviously trying to catch the villain by the photo below.

First croc trap we have seen at Fogg Dam

 On the way back we also saw some water buffalo in the paddock so Elizabeth wanted to get a photo as they are not the usual fauna we get to see. He studiously ignored our presence and just waited for us to be on our way.

Another of Elizabeth's exotic animals - water buffalo

The other thing we have seen plenty of are Mango plantations. It used to be known as the Bowen Mango and I know now why it is Kensington Pride because they would grow twice as many up here as in Queensland - it is amazing they are everywhere - from Katherine north.

Made camp at Gagjudu Lodge and a big day tomorrow exploring the wet lands. Just decided that people must save a fortune on hot water bills up this part of the world as we haven't needed any hot water in showers since before Mataranka.

Love to all
S & E