Darwin

After a long day in the saddle; Mike enjoying a relaxing time by the pool.

We have been staying at Hidden Valley Park in Darwin; very nice but those midges are

terrible. Poor Claire is covered head to toe in midge bites; you name it we bought it.

Absolutely nothing seems to work. On our last night some ladies from Orange [who by the way also call me Dahl], suggested a 50/50 mix of baby oil and dettol. Sounds ickky but when desperate will try it.

Well to my delight and especially Claire's she has not been bitten since applying the home grown remedy. 

This is a picture of the Darwin Harbour at sunset the first night we arrived [again another

very good shot taken by Claire]. Being too tired to cook we set off for a meal by the water.

A beautiful place to sit and soak in our arrival into Darwin.

A shot of the wave pool at Darwin waterfront; we ended up spending a few days

here the kids loved it, Mum and Dad didn't mind it either.

Being in the top end it was only fitting that we spent some time with the local fauna.

After a little coaxing Jarrod decided he would like to feed the rather large salty.

It should also be noted that Claire had a go at feeding the crocodiles as well

 [good on you Claire]. It was an amazing experience for us all;

 the tour guide showed us just how dangerous it can be.

 As the guide simulated washing his hands on the surface of the water, 

from out of nowhere the huge salty jumped out of the water.

 Mike was planning to go fishing later that evening; I don't

mind admitting that I was a little bit anxious.

Claire holding a baby croc, very cute at this stage. The guide told us that while the crocs

are young they are easily spooked; also they can go off their food and starve to death.

Mike took this photo of the kids and I with my cousin Adam and his

lovely girlfriend Mercy. Thanks again guys for your warm hospitality. Adam we really appreciate you  taking time off work to give us the grand tour of Darwin; it was great.

Now that Mike's back is rested up we plan to head off Saturday Morning; first stop Litchfield National Park and then over to Kakadu.

Will post soon, Leah