Tuesday 3rd July 2012 Darwin (Lee Point)

Comments -  Luke Baker

Today we had a look around Darwin. We went to the Darwin museum and saw heaps of stuffed animals and dinosaurs. Also experienced what cyclone Tracey sounded like in 1974. We had lunch just in town and saw didgeridoos and boomerangs. We also had drinks near the beach where I found heaps of fascinating shells. I also kept the head and claw of one of the crabs that we caught as they will look good on my shelf at home.

Comments – Dad and Mum

We went for a drive into town to have a look around. Government House is right on the point and is a very nice building with a nice view; pretty white picket fence. We wondered why the police were everywhere; turned out Julia Gillard was in town. She may want to catch up and talk about some real issues! We went into the mall for lunch so Nic could finally get some girl issues sorted such as nails and waxing. No more trailer park trash! After lunch we looked at Cullen Bay where the rich people live and boats leave from it was very impressive.  Explored  the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT which was full of great displays from insects and animals through to art and history such as cyclone Tracey (also free of charge!  We love free). You can get lost in there for hours; very interesting. A short walk down to the beach where Luke collected shells; adjacent was the ski club equipped with swimming pool and a beach bar for a beer (perfecto!).  The view was great as well as the temperature shame it’s not like this all year round or I wouldn’t be coming home. When we went back to camp Nic cooked up a beautiful yellow thai crab curry to end a great day.