18/6 As nice a place as Darwin is, it has a major problem with littering. Everywhere you go there are bottles, cans, plastic and general rubbish. A real shame.  We walked in the Casuarina Coastal Reserve. Crossed a bridge over a tidal river with the mandatory croc cage and walked up to the Darwin Surf Club.

At one stage there were hundreds of Kytes (birds of prey) soaring above us. Then all of a sudden they disappeared.    Walked back along a lovely beach. It’s a beautiful day with no wind, 30+ degrees, but wait;  a sign advising against swimming because of the possibility of box jellyfish.  Not safe anywhere.

Did a bit more sightseeing  along the coast. Bought a heap of seafood for dinner – oysters, prawns and octopus.

Watched the Blues knock of the Maroons in game 2 of Origin. Plenty of barracking going on in the park.

19/6 Last day in Darwin. Dropped Rose off at the Shopping plaza, while I bought a few bits and pieces to install a fan at the back of the fridge. Struggles a bit to keep drinks cold enough in the heat. Rose got a tip on a store closing that was selling heaters cheap.  Just what we need in this heat, although it can be used just as a fan. Back to Mindil Market for some yummy food.  Also bought a piece of aboriginal art I saw last time.

Late night swim back at the park as its still in the high 20’s at 9pm.