Hurry Up and Wait

Darwin has been a great place to visit for a short period while waiting for the ship to transport my motorcycle to Dili, East Timor. Darwin is very laid back, casual, friendly and easy to find my way around on my bike or walking.

While in Darwin I visited a reptile and crocodile zoo within a building in the city centre. They have barramundi in an aquarium, though I would prefer to have one on the end of a fishing line, then on my plate as a meal. These fish were big and fat and would not have the taste of a wild caught barra. They also have native lizards, snakes and small crocodiles for handling. I always enjoy crocodile encounters while fishing rivers in Cape York Northern Australia, so holding a croc was a bonus.

But Darwin was my stepping stone to South East Asia, so faced with a three week stay due to shipping delays an alternative plan was hatched. I needed somewhere cheap with a direct flight back to Dili to pick up my bike once the ship was repaired and sailed from Darwin.

Where else would an Aussie go for a cheap and cheerful holiday, Bali Indonesia of course.
So, I am currently relaxing in a fabulous little guest house with a pool side room and a little Honda scooter to get around on.