Our day started at the Katherine Community Market. We met up with a Roadie friend and had coffee at the market, before driving to Pop Rocket Cafe near the hot springs. Bluey and the young rescue dog Zelda behaved themselves admirably. The food and coffee were so good we will return for brunch tomorrow.
I drove to the 1926 Railway Station Building just behind the Stuart Hwy. The facility is closed but I could take photos through the fence. The steam train dates back to 1892. On a nearby wall this mural represents the RAAF base at Tindal, just south of Katherine.
Later I drove to the Low Level Nature Reserve beside the Katherine River. There is a single lane low level bridge crossing the river, with access for pedestrians. Picnic tables and BBQs are available up the hill. Swimmers ignored the crocodile warning signs. During the wet season the water level rises up to 15m covering the bridge.
Today and tonight football finals are being played at the ground opposite our caravan park. There is a large mostly indigenous crowd as the Katherine Camels are in the grand final.
I gave Tilly lots of time outdoors, a chance to say hello to the neighbours, and a brisk run around the park. Hopefully she will sleep well tonight.
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