Darwin

16/09/2011

Darwin is really boring.

They say Canberra is a place of nothingness - I've not yet been to Canberra, but Darwin there is literally nothing to do.

There are no beaches, and where there are, you can't go because of crocs.

I arrived in the early hours of the morning 4.20am to be precise, and started having kittens about getting my purchases from Tanzania through the strict Aussie customs.
I needn't have worried, as everyone was completely asleep that I could have sifted anything in.

Conveniently there was a shuttle bus to the hostels, although very expensive, but I conclude, much cheaper than getting a taxi.

I was looking forward to getting to the hostel, because like anywhere getting there at this time would be hilarious.
Luckily there was someone awake to open up, although the "show me to my room bit" was definitely not part of the service.

Very laid back.

I actually had a dorm to myself which was nice although the fan was not working and it was VERY warm.

I slept a lot during the day - kind of expected given the circumstances.

The benefits to the hostel was that it firstly had a pool and secondly was very central.
I was able to walk to the shops very quickly, find food etc.

OMG the icecream.  So much choice.
My downfall.

Other than that.  Darwin...far too long in Darwin.

I did however spend a nice relaxing evening on Sunday 18th, the night before my tour was due to start watching the sunset over the beach, after experiencing the northern territory festival.

So glad to be on the move.