Exit Kakadu

Definately time to move on.....Cooinda ( and it's very nice pool ) is now full of children and young people doing a quick noisy 2 week tour of NT.
Drove to Jabiru....boabs are gone, large striking orange grevillias and termite mounds have returned.
Jabiru is a bit sad after the closing of the uranium mine.
Supermarket sells fridges, washing machines and TVs as well as a small supply of fresh fruit and veg.
Crocodile hotel is still here....exactly the same as when we stayed 30 yrs ago. It did a good coffee, had internet and was air-conditioned.....perfect for an hour.
Drove on to Litchfield NP....mango plantations on the way........to explore tomorrow.

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