Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Darwin

We spent a couple of days taking in the sights of Darwin and spending as little time as possible in the caravan park - it was a bit like staying a long way out on Parramatta Road surrounded by industrial warehouses and factories! Caravan parks are a world of their own in general but the capital city ones seem to be a whole new ballgame....there was a guy living in a tent with a TV bigger than the one we have at home. He had dedicated a whole room in his tent to the TV and then had to sit outside to watch it!!



Quick visit to the Aviation Heritage Museum to see the B-52 bomber and other assorted aircraft - this is what you do when you have a family of boys!



Lunch down at the Trailer Boat Club - cold beer, cheap food and an amazing view! Thanks for the tip Jen Cole!



Highlight of the Darwin itinerary for the boys was the free water playground in one of the local parks! It was a great set up with water playground and huge pool and totally empty as being June it was too cold for the locals at only 32 degrees!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

nearly cried watching the outback, Nick. Reminded me of our chopper trip to Kings Canyon. Several times have I thought I would like to be buried near the Rock; guess do not deserve such an honour. Great to read about your trip, watch your pictures. Had I known you were going to the Rock I would have got you to look up Simon who has been there for the last 5 years. Enjoy the trip, will visit the site from time to time.
Love tu you all