Katherine and looking back along the Savannah Way

Hi everyone..We arrived in Katherine (Northern Territory) yesterday, and the first thing we did was to get a Telstra Bigpond Modem (another $300) and we are now back in business. I will try to bring the blog up to date at the same time as keeping it updated to the present, could get a bit messy so anything happening in real time will be prefixed with "now time".
Friday 4th June (after stocking up with food and drink supplies, gotta love Dan Murphy) We left Cairns and headed up over the escarpment and the Atherton Tablelands (the more I see of the Tablelands the more I like it) we stopped at a small town called Ravenshoe for smoko. Pies and coffee at the bakery watching the locals coming and going was like a step back in time. Country people have a relaxed way about them that is contagious, I found myself enjoying the ambiance of this small town after the anonymity of Cairns. Anyhow after a look around at the Historic Train and the Information Centre we moved on to Innot Springs, famous for its hot thermal springs. We got a sight right next to the Pools setup and booked in for two nights. This place is very run down and the owners are trying to sell it, they look like they are totally burnt out. The hottest pool was about 40 C and 5 minutes in there and then into cold water is supposed to be very good for you, I found that it did not help my shoulder at all. The shoulder is still painful, the cortisone shot at Brisbane did not help at all.
Apart from the Pools setup the hot water bubbles up behind the pub over the creek, and runs into the creek, so it is possible to scrape a hole in the sand and channel hot water in and enjoy your own little hot tub. Indigenous people were doing this when we walked to the pub for a cleansing ale later in the afternoon. Once again we found friendly locals and other caravanners who gave us heaps of advice on where to go and what to see up the road, all useful. Next day, more soaking in hot mineral water and a roast dinner, yum. Prepacked for an early departure next day. News on the condition of the Savannah Way not good, road between Hells Gate and Booraloola still closed due to flooded rivers. I guess we will just have to work it out later.
Next stop Mount Surprise and Bedrock Village.