Blade's Blurb

Saturday, May 7, 2011

MORE PHOTO'S

These were taken at the Mindel Markets & Air Force display

The last few days we have been going flat out. (As much as one can when you are on holidays). Caught up with some friends from the Central Coast, had some time with Kellie & Gareth. Had a look at the Museum, Aviation Museum (John did that one), went down the tunnels (where fuel was stored during W.W.ll, went around the wharf area, did the night markets at Mendil and was treated to an absolutely fabulous air display by the airforce at sunset. Also went to the Palba Markets on Saturday (John was dragged along to those) Parliament House (I sat and read), out to Darwin's Wildlife Park, took in the sunset over the harbour while eating tea and did coffee on a number of occassions. We also had a full day out at Leitchfield National Park which was great.

Monday, May 2, 2011

ON TO DARWIN

DAY 18

Sights while travelling

Moving on to Darwin today, stopping at Pine Creek, then onto Adelaide River. Decided to go the scenic route. The road was all over the place. Went past a little sign saying to Robin Falls. John wanted to have a look, I wasnt keen because the road was very narrow and dirt. Needless to say we still went. About 1 1/2 klm down the road we couldn't go any further as the van would have bottomed out, and of course there was not enough room to turn the van around. By this time I am really stressed (no photo's). John reversed the van with me walking behind the van so he didn't hit any trees, (you can all get the picture). A little way back came across an area that we could turn. When I opened the van up there was things everywhere. Tea had spilt all over the place, elect kettle on the floor besides other things sprawled everywhere. "Not Happy Jan".
Finally got into Darwin.

KATHERINE

DAY 17

Moving on to Katherine Gorge today. Not staying long as we need to be in Darwin tomorrow. Will stay longer on our way back. The gorge looks really lovely will probably to a boat trip when we go back there.

DAY 16 Cont

Daly's Creek

Passing through Daly's Creek then onto the Devils Marbles

Devils Marbles

BACK ON THE ROAD

DAY 16

A full day of driving. Did nearly 700 klm today. Stopped at a little place called Allerion nothing there but a craft centre and these amazing statues out in the bush.