We departed Wyndham yesterday afternoon just after sunset on the high tide and set out towards the King George River. I must admit that my head didn't even hit the pillow last night and that I awoke at 7:00am very, very well rested (for anyone wondering what our beds are like, wonderful would be my word, big comfy pillows and crisp linens and a view out my window of stars that go on forever! Anyway enough about my sleeping habits......
I was up early as we arrived into the King George River area and dropped anchor. The Expedition Team and crew immediately set to work off loading Orion's Zodiacs and tender for today's Expeditions.
These Include:
3 Hour Zodiac Expedition of King George River and Falls
5 Hour Zodiac Expedition and walk to top of King George River Falls (That is what I am doing)
King George Scenic Helicopter Flight (I actually sat next to one of the helicopter pilots that work with us on my flight from Darwin to Kununurra, wonderful guy)
Fishing
Overview:
King George Falls
Latitude: 13d 44'S
Longitude 126d57'E
Average Daily Temp 31C or 88F and it is a beautiful day today!!!!!!!!
The King George River offers some of the worlds most spectacular scenery. The falls are the highest single drop falls in the whole of the Kimberley (260F) The colors and textures of the rocks change with the light as you travel up the gorge, from 7:30am to now, 9:30am, you can already see the colors changing. I will be on Croc watch today so that I can send out some shots of my favorite animals and will make sure to update you with pics from the top of the waterfall after my climb. I am going to follow my own advice and keep my hands and feet in the Zodiac at all times......
FOOD
Did I mention the food on board, breakfast was wonderful, lots of fresh fruit on offer and a great selection for any tastes and COFFEE, good coffee and lots of it (I can give it up at any time......really).
Hold on....they just announced the first Heli Expedition and I want to grab some photos. Hate to love you and leave you but I am off to see the wonders of the Kimberley, wish you were all with me!
Lesa.
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2 comments:
We're so thrilled that your trip is going so well. Your blog entries have been so fascinating! Can't wait to see the pictures.
PS - Does the Orion have twisties on board??? just kidding
Cheers,
Leigh
Thanks Leigh, And yes I did see a packet of Twisties in the on board boutique.......we think of everything.
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