BATCHELOR TO DARWIN

We left Batchelor early Wednesday 10 June and drove to Darwin. We were going to stay at Lee Point Caravan Park but after going to Lee Point we decided to go back to Howard Springs CP. Jill and Barry decided to stay at Lee Point as their friends from Phillip Island were there. We didn't really go siteseeing as we were waiting for Jennifer (Arnold's sister) to arrive very early (5.20am) Friday morning. We got to the airport in plenty of time to meet Jen on her arrival.

We drove back to the caravan park, had breakfast, then we all had a sleep. On Saturday we went to the Darwin Museum. This is the home of Sweetheart, a very large croc which has been taxidermed.

Of course the Museum houses many other species of wildlife and so many other things too numerous to mention. On Sunday we met Jill & Barry for lunch at Stokes Wharf.

We also visited the old WW11 Ammunition Tunnel which is constructed out of concrete and metal. It was amazing. It was very narrow at the beginning but opened up a little way in. There was also quite a bit of water on the ground and some uneven areas so you had to watch where you were walking. It was all very interesting with over 100 photos of the war effort in Darwin.

After a lunch of prawns and salad and some good conversation, we made our way to Mindl Beach for the market. There were so many people there and the atmosphere was great.

We also stayed for the magnificent sunset. Loads of people walk on the beach to take photos. It was certainly worth the wait.

Monday morning we left Darwin and drove back to Litchfield National Park so that Jen could see the waterfalls and swim in the plunge pools. But that's for the next blog. Until next time, byeee.