Day 31 - Canal Creek to Seisa

It's moving day and we made our way back to civilisation staying at Seisa Caravan Park. As predicted the packup was wet but it didn't hold us back, leaving at around 9:15.  We becoming quite an efficient team.  To get out we needed to cross the fjord, it kept both Stu and Chris awake thinking if it would be Charlie's downfall.  We wanted to go out this way to pass by Fruitbat Falls before making our way back to the development road. Would the recent rain have raised the water level?

 The fjord from the south

 Putting on Charlie's car bra aka a tarp and occy straps

 A closer shot

 A happy "before shot"!

Well we don't have the photos for this addition on the blog but we made it through unscathed.  We did move quite a bit of water as we exited, as Stu was keen to get out. It created a small tidal wave for the cinematographer at the other exit. The video didn't even move!

Then off to Fruitbat Falls which only has a day use area, ie no camping.  In slight drizzle we again timed our arrival to perfection with only one other car there, an old couple that just popped in for quick snaps before moving off again.  We were the only ones swimming, all five of us!  So no pictures of us there but just imagine the rather grotty, scruffy looking group getting in and a clean as a whistle group getting out.

The falls were quite large and certainly a better place to swim than Twin Falls with deeper pools and a lovely emerald colour when the sun made a brief appearance.  With a few rain showers in between and a few visitors coming and going, we made an exit once the boys started to really shiver.  Our exit was just in time, by the time we left the car park was full and the visitor numbers including other swimmers were increasing.  A quick change of clothes and we were back in the car heading north on a very good developemt road.  

 There were a few corrugated sections to keep you on your toes

 And again

We came up to the Jardine river ferry, an expensive 25 second ride across the river at $145 return.  Never mind it covers other camping fees and supports the local community.  The other option is to drive the 150 metres across the 0.8 to 1.4 metre depth, so not really an option.  

Before continuing north we made a slight detour to the old vehicle crossing sight where cars came across before the ferry was an option.  Scary to think that a) people crossed this and b) the river being croc infested and with recent fatalities it's not really an option to walk it.

 The entry for the north looking across to the south.

We continued north and in a short time arrived back on bitumin in Bamaga.  A quick stop for some essential groceries for dinner and breakfast and restock the drinkies.  The prices were expensive even compared with Coen, but you would expect this far north and most of the supplies coming by barge from Cairns twice a week.  Case of beer 30 cans and 2 litres of box wine ... 91 dollars!

We continued onto Seisa, just 14 kms down the road.  Our campsite is quite sublime, right to the beach front at the very end of the unpowered section with no neighbours to our right and a friendly group on our left.  How we keep getting such amazing sites I don't know but let's hope our luck continues.  A picture is on Stu's Facebook page if you wanted a quick squiz at the view. A lovely dinner was had, fresh meat and veges was much welcomed.

 Our little piece of paradise. Although wild horses could carry you away - literally! At about 9pm a wild horse rocked up and made its way through the campground. Katie and Griff went for a walk to get a closer look, only to find two more with their heads tucked in under a camper's annex trying to grab tea towels, torch cords etc!!!