The colourful stones on Lammeroo beach.
On our way to Kakadu we yearned for some civilisation and a comfortable bed !! Darwin was only another 315 kilometers away and we could plan our forthcoming trips to Alice Springs and Ayres Rock.
On our way into Darwin, we passed lots of WW2 airstrips. They seemed to follow each other in a long line, running parallel to the main highway. A stark reminder of how the war touched Australia, especially Darwin.
The rain falling in the distance, view from Darwin wharf.
We arrived in Darwin early afternoon to 35 degrees and 70% humidity, boy it was hot !!! Also in town was the "Dawn Princess" standing out majestically, very White against a very Black Sky. With the perspiration pouring off us we explored Lammeroo Beach and the Darwin waterfront wave pool. Lammeroo Beach is very rocky but we found the stones to be very colourful. Mindful of the "Salties" Salt water crocodiles and the "Box Jellyfish" we kept well away from the water. Our trip into Darwin prior to Kakadu has proved very fruitful as we have picked up some good possibilities for tours to the "Red Centre" Uluru, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy.
The Dawn Princess in Darwin.
We both agree we really like Darwin, devoid of the highrise and hustle and bustle of the big city. It comes across as very social, we ate in an Irish Pub and got caught up in the local quiz night scoring a point for the team on the next table!! Yes, we like Darwin so have decided to stay another night in the "Value Inn" a cheap backpacker motel type of accommodation but air conditioning own shower and comfortable bed ...........shear luxury.
Litchfield and Kakadu will have to wait another couple of days.
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