Out and about in Darwin Jan 2011

 While we have been in Darwin we have caught up with a few friends and dined out in the great outdoors in Darwin. Despite being the "wet season" there are often patches of no rain and indeed we may not see any rain for several days. That is when it gets very hot and humid and most unpleasant. If it's raining its often much cooler.

 A couple of weeks ago we went to the Wharf on a Sunday night . This is a popular venue as there are a number of takeaway places selling Asian food  and seafood with lots of tables set up either outside on the wharf or inside  in the building. This gives people the
 option of being out of the rain if needed.  These places are also open during the day at the weekend. Many locals go down to fish off the wharf.

 Our group of 8 people had a variety of food both Asian ( Thai) and seafood and as it was Pete's birthday the next day we finished off with birthday cake.

 The wharf has 2 sections that enclose a small body of water that provides safe anchorage for a few boats , including the tugs that bring the big boats in.

 Old fishing boat ? pearling lugger now a tourist boat

 Our group with Lynn on the right hand end  and Pearl shop behind them



 Some of the new waterfront developement  which includes a wave pool



 As Alex has a birthday a week after Pete's , we again gathered together to celebrate but this time we went to the Nightcliff foreshore where there are a number of areas set aside wiht lawns and picnic tables, Bbqs etc. When we went to the wharf it poured so we were inside but at Nightcliff we were ablle to relax outside and enjoy a really lovely sunset which unfortunately I didn't get a photo of as others in the group were clicking away happily.

 Having a sundowner!!!!

 another part of the foreshore  suitable for picnicking  as the path leads to nice flat rock

 A bit dark as it was almost sunset

 Both nights were quite different but both were very enjoyable  due to the company.