After setting up camp we walked 100m to the Douglas Hot Springs for a swim. The springs are as hot as 60 degrees however you need to find a spot where some cold water meets the hot water to find the perfect temperature. Our quick swim turned into hours of soaking. The kids had fun playing in the sand and rapids of the cooler pool.
The next day we went exploring Oolloo Crossing which crosses the Daly River, the high water and gushing current deters many from crossing – but Rod was determined to give it a go!
After this we went to the Arches and Waterhole in Douglas River Esplanade Conservation Area and although we received info saying it was safe to swim, we gave it a miss. We returned to the hot springs for another long soak before cooking a camp oven dinner over our camp fire. YUMMY!
The last day at Douglas Hot Springs we just hung out at camp, washed clothes, completed school work and spent hours soaking in the hot springs and chatting to other travellers. We had dinner and drinks with the Smith and Sykes families around our camp fire.
how on earth are you ever going to settle for a normal existence after months and months of daily adventures?
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic, what you are doing! I am getting enormous pleasure from reading your accounts and looking at your incredible photos.
And we really miss you!
Good on you Rod, I don't think I would like to cross that river
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