Monday, June 23, 2008

Walk to Mitchell Falls, helicopter back


Monday 9th June 2008

Richard off early to take photos
Paul and Holly filled camp shower
Paid camp fees
Had briefing for helicopter
Made sandwiches
Off by 10:30
Others swam at first pool
On to Little Mertens Falls – rock art then swim in pool then lunch
Tick on me – pulled off
Left others and marched on
Passed Richard
Over Spinifex plain, through tropical woodland, along rainforest type path along creek
Katie marching ahead
More rock art
Across Big Mertens Falls – huge drop below
Short walk to Mitchell Falls
Walked around long way tho’
River crossing quite deep – Paul slipped
Round side to get good view
Back for quick swim before meeting chopper
Flight for 18 minutes – over Mitchell Falls, down Mitchell River, over JCR Falls, back to camp
Stanleys met us
Others for swim, me camp shower
Camp fire lit
Steak, sausages, mash and green beans for dinner
Excellent shooting stars

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