We’d explored many of the tourist spots on Saturday last week but there were still a few to visit. Cascades was a short walk (about 1.7 km) to a swimming area. It was already quite warm when we headed off and it became quite hot as we walked through the savannah forest. A very sandy path marked the way along with markers towards the cascades. We decided to go the lower ones as it was a shorter walk.
The vegetation changed really quickly as though a line had been drawn in the sand with savannah on one side and tropical forest on the other. Much cooler with the shade and running water as well. Following the markers, we kept on walking until we reached some fairly rugged rocks that needed to be climbed to get to the pools.
With Robert’s help and a few strategically placed saplings as hand-holds, I managed the climb but it was too slippery and steep for me to paddle in the pool. Robert filled up my hat with the cool water and I felt much better. The water was crystal clear and flowing quickly. In places, it was very deep but in others, quite shallow. Robert paddled around for a while. There were several groups of walkers heading to the pool as we returned.
We located a clear, shallow pool on the way back and it was easy to paddle around and get cool. I splashed water over my head and shoulders. I don’t know why I bothered having a shower this morning!
Lichfield Safari Camp was on the way back so we had a look at it as it was one of the places we thought about staying – glad we didn’t! It was grassed; the pool was a very small above ground pool that you’d find in a backyard of a suburban home; there were bodies of rusted out, car wrecks that didn’t add anything to the atmosphere.
Further along was a café that boasted it’s world famous mango cheesecake – well we had to try it. Delish! The café was almost in the middle of nowhere but it reputedly makes pretty good food and there were a couple of coaches in the car park so there’s a steady stream of customers.
We stopped briefly at Walker Creek and Tabletop Swamp – too many biting things flying around. I guess you expect that a swamp. As we arrived, a family was setting up for a picnic lunch – obviously we’re too precious about flies and mossies.
Back at the CP, I was so hot that I decided to check out the pool. Once I got used to the cool temperature, it was lovely. We chatted to a few other tourists and found out about their travels and some places they recommended. Several caravans/campers booked in this afternoon and most of them are near us. Whilst we both love kids, there are about three around 12 months old and few school-age kids. One baby just cries all the time and a 5 year old boy is doing the same thing. Sometimes, caravan parks should have a kid-free zone!
Roast for tea was yummy!
Robert’s just returned from watching a rugby game on television in the café.
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