Had a sleep in this morning and it was about 10am before we set off the retrace our journey into Kakadu a little, as we wanted to go to Nourlangle Rock to see the rock art and climb to the lookout. We were not disappointed as the climb was quite gentle. It was a beautiful morning and we were lucky enough to have a gentle breeze to keep us cool on this hike.
The scenery from the lookout was magnificent and well worth the climb and the rock art along the return track was as good as anything we have seen. Well worth the effort.
We then decided to visit Jim Jim Billabong but after travelling a short distance off the bitumen decided to turn back as the road was just too corrugated for our liking. Continued on to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre where we spent quite some time viewing the excellent exhibits, story boards and artefacts. We found it very interesting to read how the Aboriginals have survived here for thousands and thousands of years and also how they arrange their marriages between the tribes after the elders decide what colour skin and what language they must both speak. It is strictly forbidden to marry into what may be considered the wrong tribe.
The stories behind the rock art were clearly explained and those stories have been told to many generations of Aborigines and they are most sacred in their culture.
Lunch, then a swim. Schoolies week in Cooinda
On the road again tomorrow, to Pussy Cat Flats or back to Katherine, then out west towards Kununnara then Broome. Still got 2 weeks to get there.
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