Darwin

Arrived in Darwin Sunday night after dark - which I hate, as I can never get my bearings properly! Then up on Monday morning for a 6am collection (which turned out to be nearer 7!) for a two-day trip out to Kakadu National Park.

I was more than happy I'd booked myself onto a coach tour for this bit: there was a LOT of driving, mostly along very straight, boring roads, bordered by the now ubiquitous gum-tree scrub and the odd termite mound (some of which can be 6ft tall...).

A fascinating boat trip on the Yellow River, spotting birdlife (parrots/cranes/waterfowl) and various sizes of crocodile. These are waters you REALLY don't want to swim in!