Friday 28th June – Windjana Gorge

We had planned to drive on to Silent Grove Camping area and Bell Gorge on the Gibb River Road today.  There was quite a bit of rain overnight and initially we had to wait for the ranger to find out if the roads were open.  We had already tossed up whether to move on or wait another day to let things dry out a little.  Started the car up to put a bit of charge in the battery.  Once the battery drops to 12.4v the fridge has trouble starting.  Once going it appears ok.  Ranger came to tell us that the roads were open with care so we started packing up when Jill stood up the wrong way and put her back out.  That changed our mind for the day.  Jill was off to bed with a hot water bottle, anti-inflammatory cream and arnica and we stay put for another day.

We had a few showers during the day but it looks like the rain might be leaving (hopefully).  Lot’s of reading, watching the birds, the solar panels and the passing parade.

Later in the afternoon Jill was feeling a bit better so we did the Savannah walk (about a kilometre to the external rock wall of the gorge and back.  It is pretty country.

Rain has eased off (an occasional shower) so it should be fine to move on tomorrow.