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| On the edge of the Great Tiwi Bight |
Today had a little bit of everything. Red dust, warm air, powerful stories and even a tiny bit of salt water (but don't tell anyone!). We set off to a place called Cape Fourcroy on the Western tip of Bathurst Island. This is where Bernard and Lynette spend their bush holidays in June / July. The red cliffs against the white sand are quite stunning and with a spring fed fresh water creek just up the beach why would you go anywhere else?
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| Postcard Perfect |
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| Tiwi's very own Great Ocean Road |
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| Julia lending a hand |
Not too bad hey? Some of us even got to paddle (very very carefully) in this amazing setting. Some of our party were dissapointed that no crocs were sighted. From a risk management point of view I was more than satisfied.
Bernard and Lynette then spent some time describing Tiwi burial practices and how Tiwi live off the land in this part of the world. Despite some less than smooth driving by Mark we all concluded the day with a refreshing dip in a local fresh waterhole. The bruises from the road are yet to be revealed!
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| Bernard and Lynette sharing with students |
Tomorrow we visit Rangku, the second of four communities that will be our focus this week. Once again Lynette, Bernard and family will be our guides. Until then....
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