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After a days rest in
Katherine at 40 degrees Celsius and over 90% hummidity, we felt ready again to
drive on. We drove to Kakadu Nationalpark which we altrady visited once in the
past. Although then during the first 3 weeks of the wet season. This time we
arrived at the end of the dry season. We were absolutely astounded about how
dry even these Wetlands get. We visited the Gunlom, Jim Jim and Twin
Waterfalls. During the wet season they might not be accessible at all since the
surrounding country is several meters deep under water. At the time we visited
them, there was hardly a dribble coming over the falls. Nevertheless the plunge
pools offered beautiful possibilities for a swim, although on your own risk,
since it couldn't be guaranteed that now saltwater crocs would find their way
to these pools.
To get to Twin Falls, we had to pass the so far
deepest river, almost 1 m deep. You'll see a picture of a tour operator that
crossed the river just after us. So we didn't have to drive thru it again. Not
being used to it, it was sort of a hairy expirience. In order to get to the
plunge pool, you'll have to swim approximately 1 km thru the gorge. I'm not
such a good swimmer, we didn't try it.
We as well took river cruises
on the South Alligator River (Yellow Waters) and on the Mary River, where we
could watch a lot of the local Birds and as well some crocodiles. Again the
poor zoom function of the digital camera prevented us from taking pictures of
the wildlife.
Additionally we visited the Nourlangie Rockart site and
took a walk around the Bardedjilidji Sandstone Rockformations near Ubirr. Since
my Walking Boots were broken we had to drive to Darwin in order to buy some new
ones.
On Sunday morning at 08:00 the 1999 World Solar Challenge was
started. This Solar Car Race from Darwin to Adelaide is held every three years.
This year the university of Biel teams up with a Team from Stanford/Berkeley
(Solar Motions)
For up to date Race Information and as well for
some background Information, you can check below sites
Team with Uni Biel Participation
(http://www.solarmotions.com/)
The current Leader
(http://www.aurorasolarcar.com/)
1999 World Solar Challenge
(http://www.wsc.org.au/)
Latest Race
results (http://wsc.pv.unsw.edu.au/map/)
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