Luma Luma Holiday Apartments Hotel Darwin

... be able to sleep ok.

We spent the next morning shopping for shirts to wear while on walks and a wireless thermometer (the two-zone is kaput – gives random readings on the fridge temp!).

We went back to the campsite and headed over to the bigger pool – it was an awesome temperature in the water. We stayed there for ages.

... enjoyed.
Behind the reserve there is the Berrimah Prison with razor wire surrounding it, we often see the prisoners sitting outside their donga's (cells/rooms).
We were able to catch up with some friends that we knew when we were here in 1991 - Greg and Helen from the Darwin Sub Aqua club. The club is still active and Ash did several dives with them.
The Mindil Market is one of the best markets that we have ever been too, and every Thursday ...

... I spat the dummy. Am I not on a holiday? This was bloody hard work, coupled with being aware that the Snickers chocolate bar supply was fast melting in the plastic barrel. Small things sometimes count. Our reward, two nights of complete wilderness, with high gorge walls and the stars and not a soul neaby. Awesome. To gain an idea of the gorge, check out this video.

So, are you gorged out yet? We are currently in ...

... went to the Wave Lagoon which was right on the harbour. The waves got really big and you got dunked if you weren't careful. Jack, Harry and I swam under the waves. It was loads of fun! The military Museum was also interesting. You could see live coverage of the Darwin Bommings. The museum was located right on the coast were some big land guns were. All the equipment ...

... gas and oil field rigs there in the harbor so it has many uses then we went on to where they had the Anti aircraft batteries during the second world war and gave a very good account of the battle of Darwin this town as it was then was subjected to more bombs on its first rain then Pearl harbor had when the Japanese attacked it apparently they learnt from pearl harbor and used more bombs, the town and surrounding area was subjected to another 12mths of bombings before they were ...

... falls and magnetic termite mounds (for Steve). Will keep you posted. 

27 July

Friday we did go to the Royal Darwin Show and it was very hot and busy as it was a Public Holiday.  The dog bit didn't start until 4 and we were a bit tired by then.  There were not as many varieties of dogs there either as the dog show was split over the three days.  Lots to see there though.

Saturday and Sunday have been a couple of quiet but hot days but then today we went out on a ...

... and kangaroo then got some malay food and a bottle wine and watched the sunset on the beach with around 10,000 - 15,000 other people! It was amazing. We then went back out to the food markets and the photos tell the rest of the story really :) Lets just say we are soooooo full and ive just finished off a MASSIVE bag of fairy floss (mum, you would be so proud!)

Still here for a few days and then off to Litchfield National Park on Sunday.

... arret après un court apercu du desert: Coober Pedy, petite ville miniere d’ou provient. 90 % de l’opal du monde. Fait surprenant 80% des habitants vivent sous terre . On retourve aussi plusieurs commerces et lieux sousterrains dont des hotels, une eglise, un musee, une pharmacie et un camping dans lequel nous avons eu la chance de passer la nuit! Comme vous verrez sur les photos, le site sousterrain ou nous avions plante la tente ...

... The boys got to meet Victor Bray and sit in one the fastest cars in the world!

We are liking Darwin and the fact that we’re camping with heaps of friends for both the boys & us to play with, makes it that much more relaxing. M’s day today consisted of supervising the boys till I got back from coffee with the girls after a morning walk, fishing with J, and then watching the local footy game with the guys. Followed by a bbq dinner…not a bad life!

Blog from Darwin…

Well, after 5 weeks we have finally made it to ‘The Territory’ mate! The fact that it has taken us 5 weeks to get here wasn’t due to the fact that we were having such a good time in Cairns and wanted to stay longer, nor was it because we took our time seeing all the sights and gently ambled our way to Darwin….no,no the fact that it took us so long is a story in itself….a simple journey to Darwin turning into a major ...