Wed., 18th July 2012 - recuperating in Darwin

Well, here we are in Darwin, or the "Top End" as this part of the country tends to be known.  Haven't written the blog up for a few days now, as the horrible "bug" has had me feeling too unwell.  However,things are looking up now, so I should be able to recommence writing.  Poor Bob is unwell, though - I just hope he'll fight off the germs better than I did.

We've been relaxing at Howard Springs, our current campsite, which is very pleasant & well-equipped.  I've managed to catch up with a few chores, Bob has cleaned the car & had it serviced & we've both spent time sitting in the sun.

Yesterday evening, Charlie drove us to Darwin's famous Mindil Market, where stalls were set out parallel to the beach.  Huge crowds were gathering & there was every kind of food on sale, plus clothes, jewellery, art work, knick-knacks, etc., etc.  It was all very interesting & colourful and well worth a visit.  I couldn't resist a pretty red floral bag, which complemented the top that I was wearing!

We bought containers of food & found places to sit down & eat.  Afterwards, we joined the crowds on the beach, & sat down on the sand to watch the incredible sunset.  This is the "in thing" to do at Mindil Beach & I can truly understand why - a spectacular sight greets the eye as the sun sinks lower & lower on the horizon.  The colours change from yellow to gold, orange, pink, red & purple and, as with sunsets the world over, people are mesmerized & enthralled.  Our young friends from Uluru were on the beach, so we are keeping pace with them (or, they with us).  A lovely evening - let's hope we'll soon be absolutely fit again, so that we can do more sight-seeing around Darwin before leaving for Kakadu.  Must have some more barramundi before we leave!