July Holidays - Leopold ranges

We visited tunnel creek which as the name suggests is a creek that goes through a tunnel. Fancy that.

We grabbed fading torches and wandered through. Very cold water which caused a fair bit of shrinkage. Had Anna sitting on top of my head most of the way through.

Then it was off to Windjana Gorge (think thats how its spelt) for a bit more wandering about. The play Jandamarra was playing at the gorge which was fantastic. The backdrop was spectacular and the true story of the Banuba resistance fighters in that area is very interesting.

July holidays - Hall Creek Rodeo

After my success at the Port Lincoln tuna toss, I was tempted to have a crack at the bull ride at Halls Creek. I sensed the other cowboys liked the "cut of my jib". But alas the organisers insisted on pre-registration. Very disapointing.

July Holidays - Wyndham & surrounds

Wyndam is a bit of a funny place. When I visited 20 years ago a chap proudly made the claim that Wyndam had the "largest Boab tree in captivity". Over the years I have often pondered this claim and wondered exactly how one keeps a tree in captivity. I eventually came to the conclusion that I had misheard the bloke or he was an idiot.

Fast forward to 2011. I'm having a chat to a chain smoking gravel voiced crone in the Wyndham second hand shop. She seemed pretty sensible. Making polite conversation I enquire after her swollen and bandaged toe. She replies that now Wyndham has the biggest toe in captivity as well as the biggest Boab in captivity! Remarkable.

Massive excitement over the big crocodile in Wyndham. First big thing since the crappy big camera down south.

There is some pretty nice scenery around Wyndham too.

July Holidays - Kununurra and lake Argyle

Kununurra was pretty cool. Accommodation was a bit tight but eventually found a bit of grass to pitch our tents. Took a cruise on lake Argyle. Pretty big bit of water - apparently 30 Sydney Harbours. Not 100% sure how many olympic sized swimming pools that is but I think you can wash your car whenever you want and water your lawn guilt free in Kununurra.

Visited the Durak homestead of Kings in Grass Castles fame. Luckily they moved it from the bottom of Lake Argyle befor it filled up.

Went to an art gallery, the girls went to the diamond shop where the world famous and very expensive pink Argyle diamonds are sold. Been checking the credit card statement ever since.