Around our Temporary home - Springvale

Hello once again from Katherine, Northern Territory. As I have had a few days to spare on my hands, I decided to take a few pictures of the place we are temporarily calling home - more will probably follow, this is what I have so far.

Springvale Homestead was the first settlement in the Katherine area, and is now a caravan park/camping area/motel/tour operator. It's right on the Katherine River and is approximately 6km out of town.

 The swampy land around Springvale - nobody swims here except the ducks.

 The cockys along with the rest of the birds feel the heat - so they drink from driping taps

 The Original homestead on the bank of the river - now reception and a nice place to have devonshire tea, apparently....

 My favourite tree - planted by Alfred Giles who founded the homestead and was the first person to live in the Katherine area.

 The guinea fowl population will soon out number the residents of Springvale - despite their odd-looking presence with small heads and dumb faces

The Katherine Low Level Brige - 3km on the road into town. A popular (and not without reason) swimming hole, although probably won't be during the wet.

Our little van parked at Springvale - note the air conditioner on top. Needless to say that I can no longer pop the top myself. I'll need to build up my muscles to lift the baby - but gee it keeps the lil van cold!!