Simpson's Gap

This morning we set off for Simpson's gap. Ranger Dale, a Traditional Owner and park ranger, guided us through to the gap, chatting about various plants and animals of the area. He had also bought along his own hand made boomerangs and a spear thrower. The spear thrower was complete with kanga sinew binding and spinifex resin, so very authentic! 

Simpson's gap was very picturesque, and we even spotted a few rock wallabies. 

The creek apparently always has water in it, but is called semi permanent as it is not spring fed. Even the dry creek bed has a constant supply of water underneath it. Ranger Dale stayed on after he had finished his presentation and we learned a little more about the Traditional Owners. He himself is hoping to be initiated and return to the land soon. 

We then, on recommendation, went to Standley Chasm. Without going into the whole story, we paid our entry fee and walked up to the chasm. We arrived right when the sun was passing over the gap, which illuminated the chasm, and that was stunning. 

We hiked back to the car and drove back to town. 

We then went to the beanie festival. There was a great display of handmade beanies of all different types of genres. 

Some were made by local aboriginal women, but many came from all over the world. There was also heaps of beanies for sale, as well as some demonstration areas on how to make your own felt and crotchet beanies. It was quite good, but not Troy and Ronan's cup of tea. 

We return back to camp, just as the Sydney crew were arriving. After our greetings we went to see a didgeridoo player, curtesy of the caravan park, who had us all mesmerised with his talent playing the didge. He was amazing.