11/8/2015 You know your in northern Australia
when…
On our sailing around Australia adventures aboard Easy Tiger, we have been aiming to get to Northern Australia. As it is step by step, we didn't realise we are actually now in Northern Australia, even though we should have realised by the obvious signs around us.
So we can say we have arrived in Northern Australia and we know that because…
…we have crossed the wide bay bar and are now
at Fraser Island.
… The water is now more of a turquoise
colour.
… the shores are lined mostly by mangroves.
… a 3 metre tide is normal for this area
 |
| There was 3 metres of water under our dinghy when we anchored. Lucky we went a bit further out! |
… we are down to one layer of clothing (and
that is optional!!!)
… I have already been attacked by a scouting
party of sand flies, which means they now know I am here. They will send in the battalions. Although I
am armed with Dettol, Aerogard, oils and antihistamines, it will be a hard
fought war. May have to review the clothing policy.
… we have been for a swim 2 mornings in a row
(albeit very brbrbrrbrrr…brief)
… the first sign we saw on the beach was
warning of crocodiles
 |
| Fortunately, or, unfortunately this was after we had been for a swim |
… the second sign we saw on the beach was
warning us not to feed the dingoes.
… At low tide the mud flats are a carpet of
little crabs scurrying about
… Garry’s anchorage has more than ten boats
anchored.
… the sunsets are very beautiful with deep
reds a feature.
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