Capital of the North - Darwin

It was good to renew some friendships and watch some sunsets up her in the Top End. The pace is comfortable and I heard the NT slogan (the unofficial one anyway) - Not Today, Not Tomorrow, Next Tuesday or Next Thursday, maybe!

A visit to Mindil Markets, a day at the Territory Wildlife Park, a trip on the Adelaide River Queen on the original 'Jumping Crocs' cruise were our tourist 'bits' for the week - and a couple of rounds of golf (Palmerston and Darwin) made for an enjoyable stay.

Added to the value of being in Darwin were the number of folks from times past we met when we went to church - from Devonport (Tas.), South Australia, and from Geelong. It is that time of year when people head for warmer climes if they can. With temperatures at a pleasant 30 degrees it is to be preferred over 14 in Melbourne.

The one enduring problem of Darwin is swimming. There's lots of water around where you can swim... but is it a good idea to swim?


Our Jumping Crocs guide outlined the dietary habits and behaviours of estuarine crocodiles, and offered some advice about places to swim in the Top End. If it has tiles and a filter it is probably safe, but check the bottom before you dive in!


Still, if you are Port Power crocs are not a problem - Crows are! What a great win in the Showdown. Pity we couldn't get that last goal against the Cats though. Next time.....