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August 5th 2011

21 photos from when we left Daly Waters to our first days in Darwin. Enjoy

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Darwin Wave PoolDarwin Wave Pool
Darwin Wave Pool

The source of hours of enjoyment
Where there's smokeWhere there's smoke
Where there's smoke

where's there's smoke there's a Northern Territorian.......
Just chillingJust chilling
Just chilling

Massive tiger just kickin back in his pool. And who are we to tell him to move.......
On way to MatarankaOn way to Mataranka
On way to Mataranka

Thought of stopping here for the night - big discount.....
Morning Mr PeacockMorning Mr Peacock
Morning Mr Peacock

Getting aquainted with the locals at Mataranka
Bitter SpringsBitter Springs
Bitter Springs

Anything but bitter
Bitter Springs BoardwalkBitter Springs Boardwalk
Bitter Springs Boardwalk

Keeping an eye out for crocs
Bed & Breakfast outback styleBed & Breakfast outback style
Bed & Breakfast outback style

Replica house from "we of the Never Never" or possibly our next stop
Mataranka SpringsMataranka Springs
Mataranka Springs

Looks like a roman bath. Feels fantastic!!
Termite MoundTermite Mound
Termite Mound

I was thinking of getting my own back and eating their house.......
Darwin at lastDarwin at last
Darwin at last

Taking a well earned rest at the Top end
Look what I caughtLook what I caught
Look what I caught

Feeding the crocs at Crocodylus (after our fight with the staff)
Bitter SpringsBitter Springs
Bitter Springs

Anything but bitter
Having a dip at Bitter springsHaving a dip at Bitter springs
Having a dip at Bitter springs

Within 2 minutes I reckon I felt a bite on my bum...possibly a croc, more likely a grey nomad.......
Kicking backKicking back
Kicking back

The springs weren't the only things heating up.....
what the croc is that!!!what the croc is that!!!
what the croc is that!!!

Lisa always said she wanted another baby.....
Hello SailorHello Sailor
Hello Sailor

Three weeks sleeping in a hammock costs $3,000!!! Less expensive & more comfortable than the Van Royce
Yes Mrs Vanin-SmithYes Mrs Vanin-Smith
Yes Mrs Vanin-Smith

Doing a bit of school work before bed
Look what I caughtLook what I caught
Look what I caught

Feeding the crocs at Crocodylus (after our fight with the staff)
Land ahoy!!!!!Land ahoy!!!!!
Land ahoy!!!!!

The Endeavour comes to welcome us to Darwin






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