Darwin residency

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 Our enforced 'go-slow' in Darwin has given us many gifts but surely the most valuable; the gift of time. Slowing down has allowed us to spend time together as a family unit, the good, the bad, and the ugly! It has also enabled us to truly explore this laid back, friendly and easy city. I think in part the pace is dictated by the weather. With most days reaching 39 degrees with 70% humidity, you can't help but go slow.

Darwin has gifted us, well the boys, a new found love in fishing. When asked what they would like to do for the day it generally involves trying to catch fish in some capacity. Hours have been spent on warfs in Darwin Harbour, on fishing charters, on docks in Cullen Bay and some fish ponds 🙈.










Receiving post from Nain has been a highlight- a much needed top up of books and connection from home was appreciated. We did join the library here in Darwin which has enabled Luca to keep up his reading frenzy.


The go slow has allowed both Tim and I time to exercise. These mangos discovered on my morning run- literally dripping onto the pavement! 


Darwin is all about a good Market. This is Huw at Malak Markets one night, where we bid farewell  our travel buddies The Croker Family.  







We have spent plenty of time understanding the history of Darwin and it's role in WW2. There are relics everywhere, including Charles Darwin National Park which houses several bunkers & discarded bombs as well as Easts Point .




The Waterfront is one of the more modern, happening parts of Darwin- a great place to hang out and devour ice-cream.



The kids loved hand-feeding the fish at Aquascene.





Our time in Dawin was topped off with a stay at The Bali House whilst awaiting our car and caravan service. Such a spectacular property overlooking the marina at Cullen Bay.





When we leave Darwin on Monday it will be after 31 days. What a luxury to be gifted this time to enjoy so many new experiences together.


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