We arrived in Kunururra after passing yet another border check where we were not allowed to bring in any fruits or agricultural products...Passing via Lake Argyle, we checked into the Kimberley Croc YHA. Have to say it was one of the best YHAs we stayed in. The rooms were clean and light, the whole thing felt like a resort and the managment and staff were extremely friendly. 
We went to a mango farm in order to look at the stone art the owner does. Even though they were apparently closed for the day, the guy opened up and we had a look around...after that we jumped into the pool...nice cool down.
On the wednesday, Christine got her early birthday present from Pat: a scenic and guided flight over the landscapes and filming locations form the movie 'Australia'. She was over joyed at the stories the pilot and 4DW driver on the ground at Home Valley Station told her about Hugh Jackman. He was very donw to earth, stayed at the camp with all the other minor actors, went to the local gym, talked to locals, and came back on holiday to the area with his family after the film was finished. We flew in the actual plan that took him to some of the filming locations...imagine how excited Christine was :)) It was a very bumpy flight due to the heat and the resulting thermics. But it was worth it. The landscapes were breath taking. Truly a day to remember a lifetime.
The next day we left for our long drive to Fitzroy Crossing. We encountered only 1 town, Halls Creek on our 650km journey. It really gave us an impression on how vast and empty the outback is in these regions...and that it would not be our choice for a retirment residence :)
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