In case you are wondering, RDS stands for the Royal Darwin Show and that's where we were yesterday. Funny, here we are in a capital city but it felt like a country show. It was a bit hot for us southerners but there was some shade around as we watched some horse jumping, a Ford v Holden grass race duel, some African rappers, Zumba, circus tricks and a Canadian Lumberjack performance. Must say, the Scouts have got good ideas and had a "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" treasure hunt where you go to 15 different stalls, get a pass stamped off and they fill up your bag with goodies. Far better value than the host of show bags going around. Mark got to hold a baby crocodile and a baby bunny (not at the same time...) Some of the animals were interesting and bizarre! We didn't stay on for dinner and fireworks, it would have been too long (and expensive) a day.
DPC is for the Darwin Presbyterian Church, where we went this morning. It was great to be there and meet some friendly people. One couple are involved in an offshoot congregation in Palmerston, so we will go there this afternoon for their evening service. Apart from Stevie having an eye infection, most are on the mend. There's lots to see and do in the Darwin area so we will take our time over the coming days to explore the coastline, waterparks, a croc farm, the military museum and anything else we can think of. Suggestions most welcome :)
Some fun snaps from the show:
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