Well I've been here for over 6 months now... yes it's been that long. First up that means I have to get my Victorian Drivers licence changed over pronto. Which is easier said than done. A visit to the Motor Vehicle Reg office the other day requires I get someone with an NT drivers licence to vouch for my 'identity and living address'. Basically as I don't have a utility bill in my name or a lease agreement I am not what they consider a resident. Odd how I can apply for a mortgage, but can't get my NT drivers Licence from 100 points of ID.
So back to Darwin... the Mindle Beach Markets have opened for the dry season, its a mecca for local crafts (basically a heap of dust collectors) Asian, Indian and an assortment of food stalls and if you get there early enough and pack the wine and camping chairs a good cheap night out with local entertainment thrown in too. The markets are open Thursday and Sunday nights from about 5 pm – 10 pm (ish)
Darwin is the kind of town where the adage Not Today, Not Tomorrow... is like a Territorian mantra for the NT. Try organising a gardener or worse an electrician or someone to fix the A/C units... I think most are quite happy with the current order of things and just don't want to take on anymore work. Not that they tell you that of course up front, you are just left waiting. So great opportunity for someone to open their own business up here that is responsive.
Next up is that Darwin is a small town, the rule of six degrees of separation does not apply in Darwin, it's more like 2 or three. Which makes for some interesting ‘oh you know such and such…”
So after looking at Jade and Scott’s happy snaps of London I’m all inspired to go to the museum and some local touristy spots today. Have already found a great walking track along Casuarina Drive at Nightcliff, it’s along the beach – it’s beautiful at sunset. will be sure to take some photos to post!
