FISHING IN THE TOP END

Recently, Dave and I were able to go

out 'fishing' with our Pastor and his wife,

just out of Darwin Harbour.

It was a great day of new experiences for us

both and we were very happy we didn't get

seasick (as was the case with Dave's only

other ocean experience).

The sea was calm and the fish

were weren't biting.

So, we didn't actually catch any fish,

but we did have a lovely day cruising around

and taking in the sights.

But, as is all too often the case in the Top End,

in a matter of  a couple of hours,

the weather turned and we were in for some fun!

The clouds gathered overhead,

and it wasn't long before the rain was

upon us. We all got soaked to the skin

not only from the rain, but from the crashing

waves over the bow of the boat.

Unfortunately, I had to put my camera
away as it was getting quite wet :(

I was in my element,

with waves crashing,

water splashing, the boat going

up and down and trying to throw

us out, going flat out back to shore.

Justin, our trusty Captain guided us

safely back into harbour where we were

able to dry off and head for somewhere to eat.

The view from our hotel balcony was beautiful

even for a city! Now, that's saying somethin'!

We were treated to a spectacular sunset..............

(amazingly, it even looks pretty over

skyscrapers? go figure)

And even better,

an awesome lightning show over the ocean.

I almost cried that I didn't have my tripod and

remote shutter with me, but somehow

I managed to steady the camera on the

balcony and get some alright shots.

So, come to the Top End,

you never know what it's going to

throw at you!!