Sawpit Gorge- Fitzroy Crossing Tuesday June 19

Had an early start this morning and were back in Halls Creek by 9.30. Pat & I were delegated to do the shopping for provisions while Allan and Jo filled the cars with fuel, filled the gerry cans and checked the tyre pressure. Apparently there was a big line up of cars/caravans waiting to fill and they expected to run out of diesel before the morning was out and the next supplies were not due until Wednesday.

Headed west towards Fitzroy Crossing and it was a bitumen road!!! What a luxury. As we drove the country changed from flat plains to hills and some of the strata of the hills was really interesting. The Kimberley certainly has some interesting geological features. Wish I knew more about me as there seems to be such diversity.

I was surprised by Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing. They seem to be much cleaner and more orderly than my visit in the mid-eighties. Both towns seem to be moving ahead.

Tomorrow we are going to Tunnel Creek then onto Windjana Gorge before starting on the Gibb River Road.