Recent Posts
-
Embracing the chair
Yesterday at the Darwin Waterfront, a young staff member asked me a simple question that caught me off guard: “Do you need a wheelchair to get in?”. To my own … Read the rest “Embracing the chair”
-
Is it sepsis?
Currently in Darwin and I spotted this t-shirt.
Sepsis caused my amputation, and each year in Australia, 84000 people get it and 12000 die.
The bloke wearing the shirt told … Read the rest “Is it sepsis?”
-
Humpty Doo
My friend Cathy was born and raised here in Darwin. We shared a house together in Brisbane in the 80s, but she has only recently returned to the Territory.
-
Darwin’s Diverse Population
It’s Good Friday, and earlier today I called in to the Catholic cathedral in Darwin and was struck by the range of cultural backgrounds present. There was an incredible diversity … Read the rest “Darwin’s Diverse Population”
-
Beyond Mitchell Street
Last night I ended up at Monsoons, a fixture of Darwin bar life for as long as I’ve been visiting. It happened to be ladies’ night, and when I asked … Read the rest “Beyond Mitchell Street”
-
A couple of my favourites in Darwin, revisited
A Saturday in Darwin is best spent moving slowly, leaning into the local pace while strategically chasing the relief of the air conditioning.
My latest adventure began at the sensory … Read the rest “A couple of my favourites in Darwin, revisited”
"each year in Australia, 84000 people get it and 12000 die" Is that an extra zero on the "120,000"?
Always give it a try!
You can't be expected to know how every little thing in your life will turn out. You made the effort…
I regret not visiting the pub at Humpty Doo when we were in Darwin. I remember Fogg Dam where we…
*see