26 July 2016 – 180 567
Elsey National Park, Bitter Springs
This morning we were unable to get the gas stove to light to
make breakfast, so we had cereal. We packed up and headed north along the
Stuart Highway to Mataranka. We are
staying at Bitter Springs Cabins and Camping, which is located on a Mango farm
adjacent to Elsey National Park. https://www.bitterspringscabins.com.au/ https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park-to-visit/elsey-national-park When we
got here the gas stove was once again working, weird! After lunch we headed to
the Springs to float in the warm clear water.
Using goggles to see everything on the bottom was great, as there were
heaps of plants and the water was extremely clear. After being carried on the current to the end
of the spring, you can climb out the stairs, walk back and go again. Very relaxing! When we got back to the
camper, the gas stove would not light! Drew worked it out – when the window
above the stove is rolled down it is pushing the stove lid slightly forward,
activating the safety cut off – Yeah! Nothing requiring repair for this one. We
have booked the car in for a service in Katherine on Thursday, so will need to
leave here tomorrow afternoon. This
afternoon we went for another relaxing float (can’t really call it swimming
when you only have to stay afloat and let the current carry you!) This evening we had a fire with the “Mystical
Flames” Angela had given me before we left.
They produce very pretty coloured flames, in beautiful shades of blue,
green, magenta and purple; and last about thirty minutes – Thanks Angela!
Mum
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