Hi all

We had a wonderful trip for two weeks in Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Australia. And the Ghan train trip went really well too.

Adelaide and the Ghan
I loved the Ghan - relaxing, chatting, barista coffee, lovely meals and wine, and fantastic excursions. I love train trips - I find them comfortable and fun. The scenery was a bit repetitive - but it’s fun seeing the changes over 2,5 days. It was a lovely thing to do with my Dad. I liked Adelaide too - lots of walking, wandering the shops, the markets and a pretty walk in the gardens.

Northern Territory
Darwin is a great city - multicultural and easy to navigate. I wish we had more time there. We then went to Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks. I loved them both - Seeing the aboriginal rock paintings was fascinating - and the Yelllow Water cruise was absolutely incredible. I saw about 25 saltwater crocodiles including one eating a buffalo leg. The bird life was so active - thousands of ducks, many herons and ibis as well. It was a real highlight.

I also loved hiking in the Edith Falls - stunning rock pools to swim in.

Kimberley
We had a flight over the Bungle Bungles which was a real adventure. We also walked in the El Questro area in two gorges. I even swam in the same Rockpool as a snake. Then a long two day drive to Brooke with wonderful beaches, sunsets and a fascinating history.

Fashion and my capsule
There was not a lot of fashion. I wore my Merrells and birks a lot, my swimsuit got a lot of use, and there were some odd combinations at times. I didn’t observe much fashion either- it was wet and cold in Adelaide so mostly jeans and puffers. I purchased a hat, some leggings, some sandals and a blouse. The hat was worn most days- it was fantastic! The only thing I didn’t wear was my light rain jacket - I wore my puffer in Adelaide and didn’t need it after that as it was hot and sunny every day! I could have had one less warm later and not taken my jeans - but I had the space.

The camping
We both slept well in the rooftop camper. We ate well too- the built in fridge was a game changer!

Here are some pics. They are somewhat out of order.

Pic 8- see the crocodile!!
Pic 10- I am swimming - 300 km away from the croc!