Darwin 15th June Mindil Beach Market

  Darwin 15th June Mindil Beach Market

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Hi to all . 

We are leaving Darwin tomorrow and start heading down to 

Kathrine for a few days.

But we are stopping at Berry Springs again to all have a swim

one more time.  Then onto Wangi Falls for a swim at the falls.  

But I think this water is going to be cold. 

Then on to Kathrine. 

  As we will have to stock up on food water for the next part

of our journey across  to the West of Australia.  

I have put this Map on for  you to see how we are going,

I will add to the red marking line as we go.

you can make the map bigger by clicking on it. 

We have a great spot in the Caravan Park a space just for two vans.

Just across the small road there is a very tall palm. 

Witch I could not get in one photo shot.

This is also our view we see from the van so lovely

Then just up the road a bit is the children s water play Park.

love the way the bucket fills up then empty's out.

The kids love it. 

     

Pat was having a granddad nap after setting up camp.

That nigh Pat called out to come see what was sitting on the bonnet of the car.

It was a tiny baby Green Tree frog. He would have sat in a teaspoon.

We went to help him down .

 But he jumped up on the screen the we lost him as it was dark. 

We finely made it to Mindel Market on Sunday the 15th June.

We  were early so had a look around. Pat is taking some photos.

This is Mindel Beach. You can see they have Beach guards watching as there are

salt water chocs in the sea so no one is swimming. 

You get a table and take turns in saving it. 

So when you go get something to eat you have a place to sit. 

Have you food drink and plenty of talking. 

As you can see by me have a feed. 

They have a lot of entertainment there. 

Singers - line dancing - stick fire dancers  and all that sort of thing.

A lot of people come to the Market and bring there own table and chairs.

As the are so meany food stalls from different country to pick from.

Here is one photo of the market at night not very good photo sorry.

Below is a photo of Ronnie with Arnold and Ronnie's sister Rose.

Rose flue in to Darwin that afternoon From Melbourne and came strait to the market.

  We all had a great time. And we were all worm out from waking around the market.     

 

Here are some Photos Pat took on Mindel beach at sun set.   

Because  Darwin faces west you get to see the sun set here. 

 There are a lot of People. Plus lots of Tourist there.  

Hope you like seeing the sun set Photos.

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Tuesday 17th last day at park. 

This is a Jack fruit tree growing next to Ronnie's van. 

We finely went to the pool Ronnie tested the water first.

then we went back and changed into our togs and went for a swim.

was very refreshing.

Well I will have to put the rest of Photos in the next Blog.

 As time as getting tired.

So Good by to all my friends and.

love to our Little Riley family xxxx 

With Big Hugs For Caitlin and Lachlan xoxoxox

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Darwin 12th. June To 18th June

Darwin Dam 12th June to the 118th

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We left the other park to go closer to Darwin.

but here are somephoto taken just be for we weft the Tubule Waters Park.

We all went to see the Darwin Dam and was so windy 

but the Dam is great and very big.  

While walking along the dam wall I sat down for a rest but had to jump up very fast.

 as my poor old trolley fell apart.

Were it had been welded befor.  

So I am sitting on the wall. So looks like will have to buy a new one. 

  

Ronnie and Arnold  taking photos. 

Pat Ronnie and Arnold all said the poor old wheels have been working hard.

Going over all the rough paths and all that stuff. 

Pat and Arnold went for a walk down to the river near our caravan park  a few days ago.

Be for we left the caravan park.   He took some good photos of the river  

This is the Darwin River. 

 In World War 11.   The Americans  made a dam to separated the river in two .

 By doing this they had fresh water on one side. 

as top photo shows.    

 So the bottom part of the river stayed as salt water.

On Tuesday 10th June we went into Darwin to buy my new set of wheels.

 Now I have a stronger walker so they say. had the old one for 4 years.

Photos of Darwin central  it did not seem very busy to us. 

I think it is like other towns. They put in new shopping centers that take the people 

away from the town shops.

  

Leaving the old Caravan Park witch we were happy to. 

As it was very dusty from the road. 

As the cars go past you get dust come in the van. 

12th June getting ready to go 

Pat leaving the Office of the Park.

Ronnie waving all ok lets go

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 Howard Springs Holiday park Darwin.12th to 18th June 

Our new camp site at Howard Springs Holiday park Darwin.

So much better. 

We have a two site secession just for us and have shade from the afternoon sun.

Poor Pat was so tired he had 5 min's sleep. 

This palm opposite us is so tall photo 1 bottom part 

Photo 2 second part . I think it must be old.

Our view for our van window good one a

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Well time to say that all for now hope you like the read and photos. 

All the best to friends. Lots of Love to my Family xxxx

 

  

Darwin 3rd - 12th - June - Tumbrel Water Caravan Park till 12th June

Darwin 3rd - 12th.June - Tumbrel Water Caravan Park   

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We are of to see some of Darwin to day been wanting to do this for so long.

It has just been a dream of mine to see Darwin.

 Ronnie and Arnold are taking us to the Darwin Pier to have lunch.

But first we had to go through a lot of smoke. As they are burning off.  

We drove on to the pier and walk along to a lot of food shops.

 Were you pick what you want then go sit under the shade eat you lunch. 

 looking at the sea. we enjoyed that.

Here are some of the photos I took of the Bombing Darwin.

They had a Naval ship in dock. 

Here are some photos Pat took around the park we are staying at.

They have a creek fenced off. 

As they have so salt water crocks in there  

Ronnie and I walking back to caravan. 

Was a bit warm that day so were both thinking of our air cons.

Well here we are at Berry Springs. After slowly going down the steps.

 The boys take my four wheels for me and I hang on the rails    

We are getting ready for a swim 

Arnold was first in and as the water was lovely and warm.

It did not take me long to get in.

 Just hang on the rail to the last step then sat down and fall into the water. 

Arnold helped me get over to the water fall.

Witch was not easy as the water coming over the falls was so fast.

Then Arnold said. Come on Maureen you have to have a go of going under the water fall.

so I said 123 here we go. I went under could not see anything but water and a bump on the head.

But when I came back out my hair was all over my face and could not see anything.

But while Arnold was holding me with one hand he was loosing  his swim togs.

 With the force of the water on them That made me laugh even more.

 I could not stop laughing and so load everyone was looking at me and laughing to. .   

But so much fun.

Ronnie and I hanging on to a rock Just  resting. 

Ever one seemed to go for lunch.

 So had the water fall to our self's for a short while.

 So thought I would have a another go at getting to the water fall.

I made it and said to Ronnie come come and have a back massage.  

 Arnold helped Ronnie over. it was all good fun.  

A photo Pat took of looking further up the river. 

We had lunch after our swim, And I forgot to bring my brush so it was wet and wild.

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Well once again I hope you enjoy the read  if any mistakes sorry.

love to all and be happy xx Maureen and Pat 

To our Riley family love you all xxxx 

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