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Salties everywhere Daos...
However, I was grateful there were no crocs in that particular freshwater pool. But we took no chances and our host did carry a rifle and magnum with him whilst we were there, just in case. Gave us a chance to have some target practice in the wild.
The Northern Territory is largely unpopulated, so wildlife gets the run of the land. I would feel ripped off if I didn't see a wild croc somewhere on the station.
At least near the populated centres you get warning signs...
Otherwise you just have to use common sense.
This one and his friend were captured by the station staff a week or so before our arrival, because it was a menace, eating local cattle. It was in a makeshift pen a couple of hundred metres away from where I was sleeping, awaiting deportation.
Even went to take a look at him at night because I had nothing better to do...
This one was sunbaking where our motorboat wanted to come ashore. Fortunately he was more scared of us than we were of him, so I could follow him for a while.
Regards,
Richard.
Solitude
Here's an old holiday video of mine (Alright, I'm really just checking out how to post videos from my newly created youtube account). How did I get here? 1. Commercial flight to a remote town in Australia. 2. Then a 2 hour private chartered plane trip to ...
Well, I see a black screen...
Was it what we had to see? If yes, yes, very relaxing. )) Best, my friend. Nicolas
works for me!
I see water in a scenic rocky canyon. The heli looks almost like a toy! Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on 2010-08-27 23:32:59
Ok, it works, now.
Don't know what it is, but hey, I would love a lot to be part of this kind of trip! Best, my friend. Nicolas
What it is...
is Outback Australia. Rock, red dirt and cascading waterfalls. Regards, Richard.
That's amazing ...
... did the helicopter worked when you wanted to go home .... errr, yes offcourse i did .... . Great to see some untouced 'by men' places still exist on this planet .... Filip
Video of takeoff
Flying in the helicopter was fun too. No side doors or windows. Just a seatbelt to make sure you don't fall out. Regards, Richard.
Here's a direct link...
Hi Filip, Is it working? Maybe try refreshing your screen. Otherwise, here is the direct link, www.youtube.com Regards, Richard.
Great !!!
Works fine now .... The chopper with no doors is funny, i remember the old lightweight planes (we call the ULM) that looked like a bathtub with wings and a propellor ... they were just fantastic .. Filip
Helicopter photos
Hi Filip, A couple of people have commented on the heli looking like a toy, so here's a close-up... And here's me, almost falling out of the heli from a great height Regards, Richard....
That first pic !!
You almost got hit by the rotor-blade ... . If i'm not wrong this is a two-seater and you were behind the pilot ? Thanks for the pictures Richard . Filip
Across the border...
El Questro is too touristy for me... Bullo River Regards, Richard.
re: Solitude
Very cool to be able to be somewhere few have been to before. Must have been a really serene environment there. RJW, how was the weather? -MW
A helicopter for a taxi
Its a good feeling and the only way to see much of the property. Regards, Richard.
I'll have to go to Arizona one day
Apart from the Grand Canyon (been there). I like rock formations. Regards, Richard.
How beautiful, Richard!
Now that's exotic! The helicopter almost looks like a toy in your shot. Australia just seems like the most beautiful country. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Daos
Here's a shot of the "private" swimming pool...
just up from where the helicipter landed. Thanks Daos. Regards, Richard....
Any salties hanging out there?
That wouldn't be good! It looks lovely there. Cheers, Daos
Salties everywhere Daos...
However, I was grateful there were no crocs in that particular freshwater pool. But we took no chances and our host did carry a rifle and magnum with him whilst we were there, just in case. Gave us a chance to have some target practice in the wild. The No...
Oooh! Cool pictures!
I love all sorts of reptiles. These salties are scary, but awesome too! Thanks for the photos! Cheers, Daos