Darwin thoughts
.Mitchel Street is the epicentre of activity not the Mall.
.Wisdom Bar & Grill is a great outdoor shady spot that serves good food - try the pork chop or if you don’t eat meat the three nut salad wrap.
.Almost all staff in shops is transient so go to Information centre for information.
.Access cabs are like anywhere else in Australia - expect to wait and booking ahead helps but doesn’t guarantee anything.
.If you’re tall, avoid the Toyota Tarago taxis - they cram you in back and won’t get head straight.
.Darwin cab drivers mostly don’t strap you in - ask them to do so - and bring your own upper torso belt if you require it.
.Public busses are great. Nearly all are accessible except the articulated type and can be accessed easily. Fares are cheap. Drivers think they’re Jack Brabham, so apply brakes, put on strap you bought along if need to. Certainly thumbs up for Darwin Bus.
.Nights are beautiful. Balmy 22 degrees.
.Shops open late, supermarkets also.
.Stay in shade during day and temperature is fine.
I’ll be bringing more stories on my Darwin jaunt in near future when I get nearer to decent net access and can easier access my pc.
‘Till then, some pictures are on Flickr.
