Finally in Darwin!

Well we landed safely in Singapore at Changi Airport, and had a brief time to browse some duty free shops before boarding our next flight to Darwin, Australia. I may be the only person who says this, but I really would have liked some more time at Changi Airport! On our way through to the boarding gates, we walked past the most beautiful orchid garden and obviously needed to stop and take photos (along with many other travelers!). We saw such a small section of the airport but I believe there was a lot I missed out on. What I did find fascinating were the travellators – conveyor belts for people. Instead of walking from one side of the airport to the other, you can catch short rides on these travellators, not that they moved any faster than average walking speed. The next 4-hour flight from Singapore to Darwin was not great, we got food but the seats seemed tiny and, horror upon horrors, there were no movies to watch! That said I ended up sleeping through most of the flight, I was exhausted!

We arrived in Darwin to heat and humidity never before experienced – and that’s saying something from someone who has lived in Durban! And it was one of the cooler days apparently! We drove straight to the house we were staying in (spacious and entirely airconned) for a quick shower before hitting the shops for supplies. As we arrive at the one parking lot near Woolworths (yes they have them here, but not exactly the same) we came across a large baobab! How cool!

Shopping was an interesting experience, and disturbingly expensive. Converting everything is scary! But we have to eat, and so we bought stuff. What’s cool about Woolworths in Australia is that with every $20 spent you get a packet of collectable cards of ancient animals – stickeez got nothing on these! If you get a special magnifying glass with UV light you can see hidden facts on the cards – yes I’m hooked! Each packet contains three cards and a sticker, and I have a happy little collection! Unfortunately Woolworths here is like the Woolworths in South Africa – a little on the pricey side – so most of our shopping has been done at Cole’s, who do not have cool collectable cards. Sigh. Shopping done we retreated home for supper and an early night – jet lag!