Friday 14 November 2014

Australia 2014 - (30) Darwin 2

Since arriving in Darwin I’ve been staying with one of my fellow Postie Bike Riders, Phil and his wife Jenny. They are a fabulous couple who have welcomed me into their home and provided me with everything I could possibly need while I’ve been here. Phil has even bought Ruby from me which is a huge relief as I didn’t want her going to someone who wouldn’t honour her travelling pedigree – I mean, in the first two months of her life she’s been all round Australia, becoming a commuter bike for a 16 year old learner rider would have been a bit of a come down.

On one of my sorties around the town I had discovered the Deckchair Cinema and had noticed that a film called “On Tour and Looking for a Feed” was going to be shown on Friday night. I mentioned this to Phil and Jenny and we all decided to go. What I hadn’t realised was that it was just one of about 20 films being shown that night as part of the Fist Full of Films Festival. It turned out to be a fantastic night with loads of local film-makers showing their clips. The “On Tour ...” film about two Aussie blokes who pick up a French hitchhiker and do a road trip of outback Australia was hilarious and the stars were even there at the end to meet and greet us.

I’ve now managed to change my flight to Monday so will be returning home then. I hope you’ve all enjoyed reading about my adventures as much as I’ve enjoyed having them. Until the next one ...

Farewell
Jill x