Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Wilderness no more

Carnarvon Gorge is very popular with very many walkers hiking along the trail each day. It is not a lonely experience. There is little chance of seing wild animals with so many people around.

The rocky formations are spectacular. But the plants are still recovering from the last bushfire. The Xanthorrea are just small grassy tufts. And the Banksia are all skinny twigs with no flowers.

The saddest thing was 20th century initials and dates carved through the aboriginal rock art. The people viewing the the art were all very respectful.

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