We left The Ghan which was late into Darwin and stayed at the Travelodge. The next day we were up early to join a bus tour to Litchfield National Park the land of the termites and water holes.

Cathedral termite mound

Another Cathedral termite mound

Extraordinary extent of both Cathedral and Magnetic termite mounds

Active Magnetic termite mounds have jagged tops

Magnetic termite mounds looking like a graveyard

We moved on to Florence Falls with great vistas of the falls and plains from the lookout.

Florence Falls from the lookout

Broad vista to the plain

Florence Falls waterhole, many swimming

It was here at the Falls, about halfway through the walk that Marian's leg muscles suffered a problem, probably due to dehydration. Fortunately RAAF Battle Commander Darryn, recently participating in the 20-nation Exercise Pitch Black, kindly took Marian's other arm as we helped her slowly back to the bus. Our driver guide Mel bandaged Marian's leg.

Tolmer Falls and pool

Safely back at the Travelodge Marian recovered a little. It was decided she would stay extra days at the hotel.