Friday 19th
We awoke at about 5.50am way before the alarm was set for. Some people had already packed up and left, and others had already left to do the hike out to Mitchell Falls.
We had breakfast and got ready and headed off at about 7.30am. Last time we were here we didnt see the aboriginal art gallery that is on the left hand side on the other side of the creek on the way out to the falls. So James did some rock hopping and went and took some photos and I waited with Rena on the main side of the creek.
We then headed off for Big Mertens Falls. Last time there was barely a trickle going over the falls, this time there was a little bit more, but not enough to stop you walking over, enough for a nice photo.
Starting to get excited that there might be a decent amount of water going over the Mitchell Falls.
Well we were not dissapointed, The falls were flowing and there was a decent amount of water flowing over Mitchell Falls. There was so much water in fact that you couldnt walk across to the other side of the river without taking your shoes off and wading through water.
We did a fair amount of rock hopping to get to the spot where you can cross over the river, Mitchell Falls 1 - My top lip and left knee 0. We shall just leave it at that, but OUCH!!
Once across the river there is a new heli pad and a waiting area for its customers which is nice and shaded, so we took full advantage of this and sat down in the shade and had our morning tea before putting our shoes back on. (James also did a geocache that was nearby too)
We explored the west side of the river and found this nice little rock ledge that overlooked the falls, so we sat and took it all in before taking a few photos. WOW, truely awesome.
We headed back over the river and ended up spending a fair amount of time sitting in the river, beautiful spot to cool off. Was nice and shallow for Rena too.
We headed back to camp via the track that went around the side of the river (didnt see it on the way in) no rock hopping this time.
Back at Little Mertens Falls we went down to the waterhole underneath it and looked at the aboriginal rock art again. There was a tour guide there with a group and he was explaining what the rock art meant. We eavesdropped a bit, was very interesting before moving on and heading down for a swim.
I think we must have just been too hot, but none of us went for a swim, we just cooled down a bit, I only put my legs in and splashed myself.
Back at camp by 2.30 pm what a wonderful walk. Rena is a little trouper and definately a good little hiker girl. Yes the walk back was hot, but now we can say that we walked both in and out. :( No helicopter ride out this time :(
Dinner tonight was nice and easy as whilst we were having breakfast I started cooking dinner in the dreampot 'Silverside', so it was an easy dinner all I had to do was cook the vegis and slice the meat. MMM MMMM. Nice and tender too.
Awesome spot, Awesome Walk :)
Saturday 20th
We awoke reasonably early, I had a rough night with my legs, my left knee that I had bruised in my fall yesterday and my right leg played up all night :(
We packed up camp and headed back to the King Edward River. The road didnt seem as busy today as it was on our way in and there seemed to be less corrugations that last time we were here too.
We stopped at the aboriginal burial art site just west of the campground. We found some really good examples of aboriginal art. Found a burial site by accident and respectfully backed away really quickly. Definitely did not want to upset the spirits and we wanted to respect the culture. I felt very humble to be here and witness this aboriginal site. I wish that I could have explained what the different images meant to Rena as she is really interested and wanted to know what they were.
Back to the Munurru Campground (King Edward River) and we even got the same spot as we camped in the other night.
We set up and had lunch, but not before poor Rena had a nose bleed. She was really grumpy and teary in the car, I think we may have worn the poor little girl out.
Time to attempt to make some break to cook on the fire tonight and do some stuff with Rena.
I think both Rena and I are ready for a couple of days relaxing at Quondong Beach, but that will not be for a couple of weeks yet.
The bread turned out quite ok. :) Sandwiches for the next couple of day :) cool.
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