(written by Nancy) Vince was off this morning just as we started to make our way out of the tent (at 6AM!) so we just said a quick good morning and goodbye to him as he left to make his way back to Darwin. We were not in any hurry as we had a very … Continue reading Getting close to Litchfield – Adelaide River to Batchelor (34/5242k)

(written by Dave) Let's start today's post with some thoughts about rest days. Rest days on bike trips are normally days which we don't ride our bikes. No riding equals a rest. Well, strictly speaking we are not just on a bike trip. In fact, given that now and for the foreseeable future, this is … Continue reading Rest day musings in Adelaide River

(written by Nancy) Dave got a lovely picture of the sunset after we headed back to camp last night and the stars were out nice and clear after it got dark. There were very few lights on in the park so it was a good night for stargazing. This morning we splurged and had breakfast … Continue reading Dorat road diversion – Hayes Creek to Adelaide River (73/5208k)

(written by Nancy) Well, the karaoke went on until about 1am last night (singers getting progressively worse, as they tend to do after a few drinks) and the fireworks went on for some time after that so we were a little blurry when we finally got out of the tent this morning a bit after … Continue reading Hot short day on the Stuart Hwy – Pine Creek to Hayes Creek (55/5136k)

(written by Dave) We reluctantly left the Edith Falls campground this morning after saying goodbye to Sue and Ken. We had great luck getting such good neighbours – would be great if we run into them again along the road somewhere. The ride back out to the Stuart Hwy was much easier than going into … Continue reading Officially into the Top End – Edith Falls to Pine Creek (68/5081k)

(written by Dave) (30 June, posted 1 July) Having decided to spend the day here at Edith Falls, we were in no hurry to get up this morning. Still, with all the birds, we didn't sleep much past 7:30. Technically it is a rest day, but we did not have a big pile of fresh … Continue reading Edith Falls rest day

(written by Dave) The bats at Katherine Gorge were not as bad overnight, at least it seemed that way. I remember waking up at 2, 3 and 4, listening for them to wake me up, then going back to sleep. The thought of them waking me up was actually worse than they were. Funny, after … Continue reading Park to Park ride – Katherine Gorge to Edith Falls (92/5013k)

(written by Dave) Wow, what a night in the National park it turned out to be. There are several large colonies of flying foxes (fruit bats) living in the park this time of year. There is a group in the camping area but not above our tent so we figured they would not be too … Continue reading Tourist day in Nitmiluk NP aka Katherine Gorge

(written by Nancy) Exciting time in the caravan park last night as a big 4-wheel drive bus drove in loaded with gear and mountain bikes and full of people. They pulled into several open spots just across the road from us and unloaded lots of gear. We had a chance to talk to them while … Continue reading Short day to Nitmiluk National Park aka Katherine Gorge – (50/4921k)

(written by Dave) We had another day in Katherine today – this was a more typical rest day with cleaning bikes, laundry and making a plan for the next few days/weeks. In the afternoon we made one last trip the grocery store and coffee shop. The Fringe Festival was still going on today but by … Continue reading Last Rest day in Katherine – Tomorrow Katherine Gorge