Anyone for a swim?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (338393)
Rockingham, Australia
October 21, 2020 3:13am CST
The photo shows the view from the top of Dales Gorge. Can you see the people swimming? Dales Gorge is just one of the many spectacular gorges in Karijini National Park and very popular as a place to keep cool when the temperature is up around the 100F (37C) mark.
The downside is the set of steps you need to descend to get to the water – and of course those who go down have to come up again. We found the steps to be quite a challenge as it was very hot when we were trying to climb our way up. But the beauty of the area can’t be denied.
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@moffittjc (121487)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Oct 20
That is a very spectacular view, and it looks like a place that would be worth the descent (and ascent) on the steps. Do you know if the water is cool, or if it's warm? If it's colder water, then I wouldn't mind breaking a sweat to get to it.
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@moffittjc (121487)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Oct 20
@JudyEv Sounds like you visited on a perfect day!
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@ptrikha_2 (46801)
• India
21 Oct 20
Yes going down and back so many steps could indeed be a big challenge.
I am liking the various Trip posts that you are posting here!
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@rsa101 (38125)
• Philippines
22 Oct 20
I agree looks wonderful from where you took the picture. Were you able to go down there and go up again. I think going down may be easier than going back up again. I wish l was there too so l can see if l can still do the hike. It is a good physical exercise for anyone there.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
22 Oct 20
'tis absolutely stunnin'! i fear i'd ne'er've made 't down to worry 'bout climbin' back'p, lol. does look most refreshin' though. i take't the falls're not easily 'ccessible? that's where i'd been headed fer certain, lol.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
22 Oct 20
@JudyEv i'm a sucker fer a waterfall, e'en if'n such's jest tiny droplets slowly descendin'. do folks send out drones to video such a wonder? 'r 's that e'en not possible durin' winter? i'm a rock hound, too, so this place jest really tugs't my heart :)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
23 Oct 20
@JudyEv honestly, i'd not wish drones to be flyin' willy-nilly o'er sacred places. 'tis jest's bad 's outsiders trespassin'. perhaps those folks'd gotten permission?? if'n not, i hope the peoples take 'em to court. seems that hittin' their pocketbooks 'tis the 'nly way these days to get corrupt folks 'ttention.
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@arunima25 (87737)
• Bangalore, India
22 Oct 20
That's a spectacular beautyI do not mind those steps going down to this beautiful gorge but for sure I would be panting climbing upBut all the panting is worth the beauty and experience that it would offer
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@arunima25 (87737)
• Bangalore, India
28 Oct 20
@JudyEv Doing it once itself is a brave call
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@JudyEv (338393)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Oct 20
@nawala123 I can't swim very well, just a little bit, so I like to be able to touch the bottom with my feet.
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
22 Oct 20
@JudyEv i can swim, but seing dark water, iam scared
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@kearabilwe (384)
• Botswana
22 Oct 20
OMG this place is really beautiful, unfortunately i do not know how to swim and to make matters worse i am scared of water especially when its flowing.
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@kearabilwe (384)
• Botswana
23 Oct 20
@JudyEv I totally agree because this place is an absolute beauty.
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@jefferson126 (3252)
• Shenzhen, China
22 Oct 20
it was awesome scenery,swimming in the Gorge must be wonderful experience.I can be tolerant with the downside if
meeting such a marvelous view.
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