tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post5581840459330732980..comments2024-03-29T09:50:52.009+11:00Comments on thoughts & happenings: The beach at Darwin, NTMargaret Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-11354930310726398152015-11-09T19:46:13.258+11:002015-11-09T19:46:13.258+11:00I've never physically seen the beaches of Darw...I've never physically seen the beaches of Darwin...but in my mind's eye I've always felt there was something bleak or sinister about them; perhaps "eerie" is a better description of my thoughts. It's difficult to explain.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-63131897221054380232015-11-08T23:37:03.007+11:002015-11-08T23:37:03.007+11:00Such pretty beach/water. We are having a lot of r...Such pretty beach/water. We are having a lot of rain here! Have a great day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-22251688545238700182015-11-07T23:00:22.544+11:002015-11-07T23:00:22.544+11:00It has been done very well.It has been done very well.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-47922735121345403032015-11-07T20:21:57.524+11:002015-11-07T20:21:57.524+11:00Much better. That video is amazing, a fast flowing...Much better. That video is amazing, a fast flowing river of people with little slower moving side eddies.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-87243695785934461822015-11-07T16:15:40.141+11:002015-11-07T16:15:40.141+11:00Well that's good news you can see the screen m...Well that's good news you can see the screen much better..<br />Nice to browse at markets.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-45572500671806431052015-11-07T16:14:48.470+11:002015-11-07T16:14:48.470+11:00Yes, it is LindaYes, it is LindaMargaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-52817608764236671712015-11-07T16:14:32.426+11:002015-11-07T16:14:32.426+11:00Someday you may come.Someday you may come.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-27446551037228672762015-11-07T16:14:04.011+11:002015-11-07T16:14:04.011+11:00Hope you are feeling much improved today..Hope you are feeling much improved today..Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-38856594727382525142015-11-07T08:03:25.706+11:002015-11-07T08:03:25.706+11:00Woo hoo! The monitor for our main computer has be...Woo hoo! The monitor for our main computer has been replaced, and I can now see what is on the screen much better.<br /><br />Back before I became so sickly, I loved going around open markets like that to see what all was there. I seldom actually bought anything, though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-53221755778111592112015-11-07T00:44:11.693+11:002015-11-07T00:44:11.693+11:00Beautiful and soothing. :)Beautiful and soothing. :)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-59284748697878568002015-11-07T00:18:53.423+11:002015-11-07T00:18:53.423+11:00Margaret, I'm getting more and more "into...Margaret, I'm getting more and more "into" Australia, the more I read your blog! Someday ... sighJean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-24582518864902957902015-11-06T21:38:37.379+11:002015-11-06T21:38:37.379+11:00The park and the avenue of palms are both very nic...The park and the avenue of palms are both very nice. I didn't watch the video, I'm recovering from a migraine right now and a fast-paced video might just bring it back.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-77066413567000860172015-11-06T14:36:58.383+11:002015-11-06T14:36:58.383+11:00I forgot, your sunset is very nice.I forgot, your sunset is very nice.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-88175184422143726332015-11-06T14:36:29.412+11:002015-11-06T14:36:29.412+11:00It's nice to know someone thinks like me regar...It's nice to know someone thinks like me regarding the beaches up that way.<br />Oh yes, I remember those bombings all over London..dreadful.<br />Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-44562229472414805522015-11-06T14:31:28.122+11:002015-11-06T14:31:28.122+11:00Didn't realize that about tours, but it makes ...Didn't realize that about tours, but it makes sense with a good place to sell.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-37696605420501797472015-11-06T14:30:19.483+11:002015-11-06T14:30:19.483+11:00An ok videos, as it shows from commencement to the...An ok videos, as it shows from commencement to the end. someone spent a fair bit of time getting it together.<br />People do swim in there in summer with great care.<br />Thanks.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-54993049537204592472015-11-06T14:26:34.751+11:002015-11-06T14:26:34.751+11:00Guess that won't be too long.Guess that won't be too long.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-23371353876166361312015-11-06T14:25:55.512+11:002015-11-06T14:25:55.512+11:00They say the sea can relax people. I like the sea...They say the sea can relax people. I like the sea, it fascinates me.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-78656358848827459272015-11-06T14:25:20.137+11:002015-11-06T14:25:20.137+11:00Was very quiet when we were there that day, hardly...Was very quiet when we were there that day, hardly anyone about.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-80741994540247093212015-11-06T14:24:45.498+11:002015-11-06T14:24:45.498+11:00Those trees are palm trees Gosia, there are many k...Those trees are palm trees Gosia, there are many kinds and varieties that will grow in the tropics.<br />The market there sells most things, for eg, jewellery, food from many countries, books, fruit, paintings, candles and so on.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-80826643517811628532015-11-06T14:22:47.868+11:002015-11-06T14:22:47.868+11:00You are welcome.
I can imagine the hustle and bust...You are welcome.<br />I can imagine the hustle and bustle of Mindil Markett, was peaceful when we were there as it wasn't market day..Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-40403082197584567932015-11-06T14:21:21.047+11:002015-11-06T14:21:21.047+11:00Thanks.
The palm trees do look nice and I was surp...Thanks.<br />The palm trees do look nice and I was surprised to see them there. The lawns were very green also which made for lovely setting.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-44369096392730472962015-11-06T08:59:29.960+11:002015-11-06T08:59:29.960+11:00The beaches in Darwin never tempted us either, alt...The beaches in Darwin never tempted us either, although we did sit on Mindil Beach to watch the sunset and it did not disappoint. https://highriser.blogspot.com.au/2005/08/western-sky.html , complete with incorrect spelling of Mindil. The market was busy but overrated, I thought. Crowds of people attract more crowds of people. We left and went to the nearby casino and watched on the monster tv screen bombs going off all over London but we did not at that stage quite realise the significance of what we were watching. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-50537134047232493122015-11-06T08:43:52.642+11:002015-11-06T08:43:52.642+11:00I have fond memories of the sunset at Mindil Beach...I have fond memories of the sunset at Mindil Beach and got some great deals for tours at the market. There used to be a place where you could get reduced prices on tours leaving the following day as they were selling off any unsold seats.The Yum Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401523207811915718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-82188194013786023202015-11-06T08:37:03.688+11:002015-11-06T08:37:03.688+11:00Hilarious video - never have I seen people move so...Hilarious video - never have I seen people move so fast! <br />I was under the obvious false impression that Territorians were rather<br />laid back - that mob were like frenzied ants - ha ha.<br />I've also been told, like EC, that these markets are quite famous<br />where darn near anything can be purchased.<br />I don't believe I would go swimming at that beach - salt water<br />crocs. have a habit of swimming around.<br />Great report, Margaret.<br />Cheers<br />Colin<br />Huggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.com