Good evening, we left Katherine early this morning due to a warm night and little sleep. Not much to report about Katherine as we had a look around town and did a bit of fishing on the river before heading back to the van for the night. As we have to drive back to Katherine to head west we decided to leave it to see on the return trip.

The only stop today was at Emerald springs as they had Devon shire tea for $6. This was the cheapest meal we've had whilst on the road. The Roadhouse itself was not like the other tourist attractions as it was very well maintained and clean. The truckies seemed to like it as they were in and out while we sat and enjoyed  scones and tea.

It was only a short drive into Darwins Big4 Howard Springs caravan park, it's situated about 26ks south of the CBD area. When we arrived the young girls on the reception told us to just find a spot and it's yours. Well it looked like everyone took their advice. People just parked where they wanted. No set out areas, just if it fits park it. Anyway we finally found a spot, setup and did some house work. It's amazing how much washing you go through on the road.

We headed into Darwin so I could get a hair cut and yep, check out the fishing areas. Through a line in down at the wharf but it just doesn't seem to be working. Looks like I might have to get on one of those charter boats. Darwin itself doesn't look like a bad place, not too big and a pretty place to be.

The weather on the other hand is great, warm but very humid. We managed to stay reasonably cool down on the wharf as it was later in the day. I'm not sure if it's the weather but we haven't seen a lot of people in town. Maybe they stay indoors to get away from the heat.

It was BBQ for dinner again due to the heat/humidity and I think everyone else in the park had the same idea. You could smell it as we drove past all the sites.

It's off to Litchfield National Park tomorrow and probably more walking. We will go to the falls and go swimming. The weather is going to be hot again, what better way to cool.

Oh yeah, I found out they have these pesky little ants that are about 2mm in size and they bite you. You wouldn't think something that size could hurt. Well they do, so if you stand still too long they bite you, hence they got me several times. Learnt by my mistake, keep'a dancing Maria.