Corella Dam, Queensland. Nice free camping spot.
Jun 16, 2017 17:04:52 #
A few more of this pretty dam, a little oasis in the middle of nothing much. We saw 2 crocs. Photos are duds, so not adding them here. They were freshwater crocs, much less aggressive than the salt water type. The salties are big, mean, and deadly. Also protected now, and getting out of control in the northern tropics of Australia.
Places like this are a haven for "grey nomads", oldies like us travelling the country in caravans and campervans. Two carloads of enthusiastic young guys from Israel turned up though, and sat out in the water on a flimsy blow up li-lo. Legs dangling in the water, they didn't seem to get it about the crocs. The Freshies are not normally dangerous to humans, but I could not dangle my legs after watching that croc lolling on the surface of the water for an hour just beyond where they were sitting.
Places like this are a haven for "grey nomads", oldies like us travelling the country in caravans and campervans. Two carloads of enthusiastic young guys from Israel turned up though, and sat out in the water on a flimsy blow up li-lo. Legs dangling in the water, they didn't seem to get it about the crocs. The Freshies are not normally dangerous to humans, but I could not dangle my legs after watching that croc lolling on the surface of the water for an hour just beyond where they were sitting.
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Our van, a nice overnight stop.
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They couldn't get much closer to the water.
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Jun 16, 2017 20:04:15 #
I don't like water reptiles either to stealthy for me. Good photos reminds me of when my wife and I took our kids camping. Too old for that now we stay over in a hotel after all we have great grand kids now! 👶🏻
Jun 16, 2017 20:48:10 #
Thanks for looking. You deserve a hotel with great-grandkids! We're not there yet, still love roughing it in the bush. I'm a country girl and as they say, you can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl.
chevman wrote:
I don't like water reptiles either to stealthy for me. Good photos reminds me of when my wife and I took our kids camping. Too old for that now we stay over in a hotel after all we have great grand kids now! 👶🏻
Jun 16, 2017 21:00:35 #
I downloaded this photo to show how big Aussie saltwater crocs grow. That cage would want to be strong.
Jun 16, 2017 21:03:30 #
If you are wondering if that photo is real, google crocosaurus cove Darwin Some amazing photos on there.
koalaroo wrote:
I downloaded this photo to show how big Aussie saltwater crocs grow. That cage would want to be strong.
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John N wrote:
I heard they can hit 20' but that puts it into context.
Yes..Jun 17, 2017 12:35:55 #
koalaroo wrote:
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Nice set Jude.The dowload in number 4 was outstanding. Great colors.
Jun 17, 2017 21:19:03 #
Hand down the shark-repellent Batspray Robin.....(I had fun googling Batman and Robin quotes). Yep, Humans are taken every year, and people are becoming more complacent it seems.
davefales wrote:
Holy..., Batman. No question why humans get picked off.
Jun 17, 2017 21:19:49 #
Thanks so much bcheary, means a lot.
bcheary wrote:
Nice set Jude.The dowload in number 4 was outstanding. Great colors.
Jun 17, 2017 21:33:32 #
Beautiful shots, Jude! Sure hope those young boys still have their legs!
Jun 17, 2017 23:29:19 #
koalaroo wrote:
I downloaded this photo to show how big Aussie saltwater crocs grow. That cage would want to be strong.
Now that is a big lizard!
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