tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post3504041175311981799..comments2024-03-21T11:57:45.587+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: Hartley's Crocodile AdventuresThe Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-22337652062005627552015-11-20T14:59:47.389+11:002015-11-20T14:59:47.389+11:00Haha - I'm more a koala, kangaroo and echidna ...Haha - I'm more a koala, kangaroo and echidna kind of person but the crocodiles are interesting.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-53702853414092436622015-11-20T14:52:54.906+11:002015-11-20T14:52:54.906+11:00Traveling to Australia is one of my lifelong dream...Traveling to Australia is one of my lifelong dreams, it's an amazing country, and it as crocodiles, snakes and spiders what more can you ask for.Snake Factshttp://snake-facts.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-40996560585663707342015-09-29T17:20:23.969+10:002015-09-29T17:20:23.969+10:00They are enormous, aren't they and Darwin has ...They are enormous, aren't they and Darwin has lots of them.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-39836757854737059092015-09-29T12:13:56.778+10:002015-09-29T12:13:56.778+10:00This looks great. I've done something similar ...This looks great. I've done something similar near Darwin and couldn't believe the size and strength of these prehistoric looking creatures either!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024602515154461313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-89514692779761668932015-09-28T19:44:04.838+10:002015-09-28T19:44:04.838+10:00Travelling is a great excuse for almost anything ...Travelling is a great excuse for almost anything - lol. We travel so often it is a wonder I ever get anything done.Thanks for making the effort, I saw that you were in Queensland.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-84533779593042901552015-09-28T19:01:48.530+10:002015-09-28T19:01:48.530+10:00I wish we had the time to have done something like...I wish we had the time to have done something like this while we were up there last week. So Aussie to add in that humour isn't it. Thanks for joining in #wednesdaywanderlust, I'm a bit late commenting but I was travelling so I figured that was a good excuse :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719391520084162316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-32421531131588631502015-09-28T12:47:11.524+10:002015-09-28T12:47:11.524+10:00I completely agree - without doubt the best part i...I completely agree - without doubt the best part is the dry humour of the keepers.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-54687225963405636022015-09-28T11:39:47.795+10:002015-09-28T11:39:47.795+10:00We went to this same place on our trip! My favorit...We went to this same place on our trip! My favorite part was the commentators/comedians. Courtney {Alkeks Abroad}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15272137936391016164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-70668639311162346182015-09-28T07:30:31.260+10:002015-09-28T07:30:31.260+10:00That was half the fun, although the tourists were ...That was half the fun, although the tourists were perfectly safe - not so sure about the keepers!The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-7551845617682913152015-09-28T02:12:24.904+10:002015-09-28T02:12:24.904+10:00Didn't get that far north during my visit to A...Didn't get that far north during my visit to Australia. Sounded a bit scary with all the crocs :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-76236239479443431302015-09-24T18:20:54.067+10:002015-09-24T18:20:54.067+10:00Several of the crocodiles at Hartley's were li...Several of the crocodiles at Hartley's were living out their lives in peace after having been relocated from beaches and creeks around Cairns where they had become a threat. Generally crocs that get too close to people don't get destroyed in Australia but the man-eaters get put down pretty quickly. <br /><br />We travelled through Florida years ago when our boys were young and just loved seeing alligators.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-39289941931933411362015-09-24T18:15:28.512+10:002015-09-24T18:15:28.512+10:00I didn't feed them myself but you can do that ...I didn't feed them myself but you can do that at Hartley's if you are adventurous enough.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-52039054763015409442015-09-24T11:46:52.031+10:002015-09-24T11:46:52.031+10:00I lived in Florida for years and we occasionally h...I lived in Florida for years and we occasionally had to call Animal Control when we had an alligator in our yard that wouldn't leave when they saw us. For the most part gators try to avoid people and keep their distance. That is why people shouldn't feed them. If they aren't afraid of people anymore, it's sad. Animal Control has to destroy them.<br /><br />You're right, Lyn. Saltwater crocs are far scarier.Linda Bibbhttp://www.aswesawit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-4939427593734046082015-09-24T10:11:47.651+10:002015-09-24T10:11:47.651+10:00Ah, great memories of feeding crocs. Not that it i...Ah, great memories of feeding crocs. Not that it is something we will ever forget.The GypsyNestershttp://www.gypsynester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-13911711964065289652015-09-24T08:23:46.125+10:002015-09-24T08:23:46.125+10:00A couple of the keepers mentioned crocodile hunter...A couple of the keepers mentioned crocodile hunters. It was the first time I realised that it had been a real profession once. Ironically the most successful crocodile hunter in history was a woman.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-7761847152257135192015-09-24T01:52:56.900+10:002015-09-24T01:52:56.900+10:00Funny you mentioned Crocodile Dundee! loved that m...Funny you mentioned Crocodile Dundee! loved that movie and that is exactly what I thought of when you mention crocodiles and Australia in the same sentence.shobhahttp://www.justgoplacesblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-10587444194807820002015-09-23T16:55:32.612+10:002015-09-23T16:55:32.612+10:00Harley's also lets you hold a baby croc in the...Harley's also lets you hold a baby croc in their crocodile farm section. I was too buys taking photos. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-90851093117823360312015-09-23T16:54:23.395+10:002015-09-23T16:54:23.395+10:00I agree! The kangaroo is gorgeous.I agree! The kangaroo is gorgeous.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-44399347932064565252015-09-23T10:12:32.940+10:002015-09-23T10:12:32.940+10:00The crocs are such fascinating creatures - so preh...The crocs are such fascinating creatures - so prehistoric! I saw them in the Adelaide River near Darwin in few years ago and I actually got to hold a baby croc with its mouth taped shut! Great photos!Kathy Marrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096591807957091449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-38971502743275706192015-09-23T10:03:36.457+10:002015-09-23T10:03:36.457+10:00Wow the crocodiles look so scary yet fascinating a...Wow the crocodiles look so scary yet fascinating at the same time! I would LOVE to visit and see them in person! I have to say, though - the kangaroo is just too adorable! :) #WednesdayWanderlust xoKana Imamurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593245919597627751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-3797331121436403262015-09-23T08:46:58.020+10:002015-09-23T08:46:58.020+10:00Haha - love your comment about the shoes.Haha - love your comment about the shoes.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-24966973871212899382015-09-23T08:38:51.413+10:002015-09-23T08:38:51.413+10:00Sounds like you enjoyed your day out, especially t...Sounds like you enjoyed your day out, especially the hilarious comments from the crazy guide! I bet the international tourists were amazed by him - and the animals. Someone buy that bloke some shoes! :-)Lyndall @SeizeTheDayProjecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601645461162905413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-74721345343583280492015-09-22T16:10:38.039+10:002015-09-22T16:10:38.039+10:00Your comment only came through once. It is pretty ...Your comment only came through once. It is pretty easy to delete comments if I get multiples. I apologise if you had trouble commenting. I have no idea why but it does seem to happen to all of us from time to time. The bare feet thing just blew me away.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-34668267784595641122015-09-22T16:08:08.923+10:002015-09-22T16:08:08.923+10:00Lol - I had the impression that the keepers all re...Lol - I had the impression that the keepers all really enjoyed their jobs. Perhaps some people are just braver than others. I'm with you, I would pay NOT to have that job.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-62122978547920077952015-09-22T16:05:38.175+10:002015-09-22T16:05:38.175+10:00Haha - There was glass along the sides of the boat...Haha - There was glass along the sides of the boat. We were close without it actually being scary.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.com