Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Darwin NT


Darwin NT

After the long 3 thousand or so clicks up the Stuart hwy Nai and I were glad to see the end of that road as we arrived in Darwin. Staying with Anita and the kids for the first few nights and then the gang (up from Melb) for the next few. Was sure to be a big week!


Western bulldogs V’s Gold Coast at TIO stadium Darwin. The game was reminiscent of Nyah West V Koondrook Ressies but cool to be able to stand on grass in a singlet and shorts with beer in hand at an AFL game. Not possible anywhere else I reckon.


Fridge stocked ready for the arrival of the gang to the penthouse apartment.


Great sunset view over Darwin Harbour from our 19th floor apartment.


One of the highlights of the Darwin leg (although Jonny might claim the Darwin museum) was the day trip to Litchfield National Park. Crystal clear waterfalls and swimming holes. Amazing place.



Leave some water in there for the kids Ruch....



With great ambition Jonny, Ruch and myself were lucky enough to be taken with Coota (an ex Balranald-ite come Darwin local) for a fish. We were unlucky however, and after trying 3 different spots on an overnight trip we were Barr-less. Highlight was the stay on Goat Island 22k down the Adelaide River with the crazy Kai. The Dutchman left with a lingering hangover the day after.

 

Us boys at Kai’s Bar on Goat Island.


Jumping crocodiles on the Adelaide river. Scary to think we were fishing on a boat in the middle of the night in that same river only a few days earlier....

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