Darwin Photos

I had a lovely and very relaxing few days off while I was in Darwin. The heat was absolutely overwhelming, but I spent 95% of my time swimming in the pool, reading by the pool or drinking by the pool, so it wasn't that bad!

We did take a break from the pool and hired a car and drove up to Kakadu National Park, where I spent the whole time being scared of being eaten by a crocodile. We walked around looking at the amazing Aboriginal rock art and it turns out that wearing thongs, my bathers and a sundress was not appropriate clothing for Kakadu. I also swallowed a fly, which was extremely traumatic for me. This is why I don't get out in nature too often...

I really struggled with my fitness and getting about Kakadu, so I can now add "Go back to Kakadu and go on a hike" to the list of things I want to do that I was too scared/unfit to do when I first visited (along with ski in New Zealand, surf in Hawaii and climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris).

Weight whining aside, I had a truly relaxing time on holidays and it was good to get away from my normal life and put a few things in perspective.


The pool at the hotel




Me kicking back in the pool




Me in the pool feeling 100% relaxed




The view from the pool




Me and AJ stopping for a break on the long road to Kakadu




Me feeling very excited to have finally made it to Kakadu




The view over Kakadu




One of the many swamp areas at Kakadu that I am sure was infested with crocodiles




Kakadu National Park




AJ exploring Kakadu




Ancient Aboriginal rock art




Me trying to ruin AJ's photo




The gorgeous Cullen Bay




Me at Cullen Bay