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Territory Day

Territory Day terətɔːrideɪ noun a public holiday celebrating the NT achieving self-government from the Commonwealth on 1st July 1978 a chance to celebrate the Territory’s unique lifestyle, surroundings and people              -------------------------------------------- Having left Gotcha on the Friday night I was rather looking forward to a lie in. Naturally, this was impossible. Not only am I sharing an apartment with two noisy people, but my body clock is set to wake up around 7am. Everyday. Ah well, at least I didn't have to go to work! I had my breakfast and tidied up a little bit before heading off for a little walk. I had put my bikini on and slathered on the suncream so I was ready for any impromptu sunbathing. It's wonderful to actually have nice weather again. The coldest it's been since I got to Darwin has been 26°C. And that's at night! I walked to Mindil Beach and along the Coastal Path. The contrast between the bright turquoise sea, green palm tre