So, conversion to Telstra was our number one project for the week. The best deals are only available on line, so we had to arrange courier delivery to a convenient place in Darwin. This went without a hitch, the new phone being received in two days. So be advised folks, Gail has the same mobile number, but with Telstra now and not Optus. Her "Free Time hour" is betwen 4pm and 5pm daily so watch out.
It seems the saga with our caravan water pump may not be over yet as the pump motor is now becoming extremely hot if the power is left on. This intermittent problem has the end result of cutting off water at the most inapropriate time (generally while under the shower) when the thermal overload snaps in.
After purchasing a replacement pump, which turned out to be unsuitable.
I removed the original pump and after checking it I decided to re-install it so that we would still have some water, as the shop is not open until Monday for a refund or exchange. To date all seems to be ok, so maybe there was a blockage or something limiting the flow and causing the motor to keep running and overheat. Time will tell.
Early in the week we received a disturbing phone call advising us that Robbie Cox, a very close friend was back in hospital after having another bad fall. After a week of phone calls and worry, we received the news on Saturday morning that Robbie had passed away following her ongoing battle with cancer. The tumour had advanced to her brain.
A new reptile attraction was officially opened during the week in the CBD. Crocosaurus Cove is a state of the art facility displaying a large variety of lizards, snakes and crocodiles. It is similar to Darling Harbour Aquarium, you are able to view from below water level. The experience of observing very large crocs in a simulated natural environment is awesome.
As the weather has continued in the low 30's, another visit to the Recreation Park and pool was a high priority.
We drove out to Palmerston - a satellite city of Darwin on Thursday for a look around. A very dis-jointed shopping area in our opinion.
Gail and I went to the wharf again one evening for fish and chips. This is a lovely area and one very popular with locals and visitors alike.
Friday was a public holiday for the annual 3 day Darwin Show. We elected to visit the show on Saturday rather than Friday which turned out to be a wise decision. We were very conciuos of the crowds on Friday as the showgrounds are next door to where we are staying at the Greyhound Club and the car parking for the show extended into the greyhound grounds.
As we are located close to the Darwin airport and the Defence Forces airstrip, we are frequently entertained by Airforce F18 Hornet jets taking off and performing training manouvres overhead. The take-off speed and rate of climb are just awesome, not to mention the noise. It would be devastating to witness an actual attack, they are just so powerful and fast.
Tomorrow (Mon 28/7) we depart Darwin.
Kevin and Gail.
See a small sample of photos at:
www.picasaweb.google.com/kevinh055/2008trip
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