We had lunch sitting on a log in the hot sun, being mesmerised by the stunning scenery that lay before us. I think we would be hard pressed to find another a magical lunch spot along the river.
When the day was over we found a perfect campspot on a sandbar island, overlooking the ranges that we had passed during the day. Two barges went by.
Sunday 20th July
It was sunny, but windy which made paddling a little more tiring. The current was still good so we still made good time.
We stopped at the Wrigley/Mackenzie River ferry crossing. Dave and Danny invited us for coffee and biscuits and a ride across the river on the ferry. They were great guys, told us a lot about themselves and the ferry. The ride was extremely interesting and enjoyable.
Camped overlooking the very scenic Nahani Mountain Range. Beautiful night. A porcupine strolled around our camp.
Saturday 19th July
Now in Fort Simpson after an easy paddle of 30kms, with good current. Unfortunately, no Internet access on a weekend. Can't call home because everyone is in bed! Midday here, 2.00am in Perth.
Our next community, Wrigley, is small, so it will be a week before we hit another store.
Weather today is again HOT!
The river Nahani joins the Mackenzie, so the water will become less clean and the river will widen.
Friday 18th July
Warm and calm today. Within 10kms the river had narrowed and the current had increased and we were doing 10 - 14kms per hour. It was just amazing watching the trees fly by.
Called in Jean Marie to have a look around and meet some of the locals. We laid back and rested in the sun a few times, just letting the current take us.
Met a couple in a power boat at Rabbit River. They allowed us to camp on a hill next to some cabins that their family own. Great Spot! Fantastic sunset again and good talk with the locals.
What a day! We covered about 80kms, fairly easy paddling! :)
Thursday 17th July
The river was calm for half hour before the wind picked up. It turned out being quite a hard day making about 58kms.
Found an amazing sandy beach for this area. Like being at Ningaloo.
