So, another week has passed here in Darwin and we have really settled in. The weather has become ideal, the humidity has dropped and we now get 31 degree days with 17 degree nights. Perfect for golf and tourism. We can't remember the last time we put on long trousers or a jumper! We went to the Crocodylus Park during the week, they have thousands of crocodiles in all stages of development. John even got to wrestle with a monster croc (see photo). Their tourist 'gimmick' is to have the crocs jump for their tucker. Apparently this is a natural behaviour in the wild, the wily croc sneaks up on a bird or reptile sunning itself on a branch above the water, then leaps out of the water and snatches the hapless creature up for dinner. Crocodylus Park gets them to do the same thing by dangling chicken heads from a piece of rope. It is pretty spectacular to watch such big heavy creatures launch themselves into space, and even more exciting when you get to hold the pole yourself!
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