Crocodiles are definitely king

Our rest day today started with a short trip to the Rangers Station and Visitor information centre. We had pretty well already decided what we would be doing today, but wanted to check if there was anything else that needed to be crammed in. Cahill’s Crossing was a definite location and this was confirmed by the Ranger. 

Cahill’s Crossing is the road into Arnhem Land and is underwater for most of the day. The unique thing about it is that fisherman gather just before the high tide for their chance at a Barra, all the while risking their lives with Crocodiles also gathering to catch a feed as the fish cross the road. It was an amazing sight to witness and of course fuelled Dylan’s desire to do some fishing himself. 

As luck would have it, he did manage to catch something, but unfortunately it was only a small catfish. But it was a fish. 

The heat and humidity was stifling (despite the locals saying it is the cold season) so we didn’t stay long and gave up on all other plans for visits, to spend the afternoon at the pool instead. 

The kids met some friends they first met in Alice Springs and were entertained through to 8 o’clock, and we splashed about with a cold beer or two - this entire pool area is a licensed venue with a bar so suited us perfectly. 

Tomorrow we leave for Mataranka, but will be stopping at Gunlom falls on the way for another hike and swim.