Early in the morning, An Qingju and Yunluo set out from the hotel and headed west along the beautiful coastal avenue. They arrived at the Citizens' Notice Booth at the end of the avenue and agreed to meet there. He would take An Qingju and Yunluo on this "Aboriginal Cultural Walking Tour". <& Not only does he run the Batji Tour company, he is also an authentic Australian Aboriginal. His parents and ancestors have always lived in the vast land of Darwin in the northern part of the Northern Territory. < He is barefoot, has a big beard, has messy hair, and his skin is as dark as the Aboriginals Yunluo has seen before. He speaks English well and has a very powerful voice. Tell An Qingju and Yunluo about the g in the Darwin area. He walks very fast. An Qingju and Yunluo almost have to jog to keep up with him. It is probably due to his nature. He talks endlessly to An Qingju and Yunluo about the history of the Aboriginals in Australia. After the Aboriginal land was discovered by white people more than 200 years ago, they were forced to start a miserable exile life and were forced to gradually migrate from the east coast to the central region.

That is, most of the current Northern Territory. From his words, An Qingjue and Yunluo could hear that he, as a descendant of the Aboriginals, was dissatisfied with the White Australia Policy of the Australian government at that time. He kept saying 'thisour&' and occasionally stopped to tell An Qingjue and Yunluo that the leaves of this tree can be used as food; the bark can be used as medicine for the Aboriginals; and the trunk is used by them as a hunting tool. All plants in nature are treasures and are closely related to the daily lives of the Aboriginals.

In fact, there are many different tribes of Aboriginal people living in the Darwin area. They have lived on this land for tens of thousands of years from generation to generation. They are connected to the spirit of this land.

Language, ritual, kinship, and care for the land are all manifestations of cultural responsibility, passed down from the creation era to the present day.

They believe that in the creation era, their ancestors wandered the land, creating the landforms, plants, animals, and descendants here, just as An Qingju and Yunluo see today. The land and the people who live here are closely connected.

Generally speaking, if you want to take photos of Aboriginal paintings, they will ask you for money. Yunluo spent 20 Australian dollars before being allowed to take photos of them and their paintings. The weathered hands worked meticulously on the canvas, painting their magical stories that have been passed down for tens of thousands of years.

Australian Aboriginal paintings, the circle represents water, the arrow is a kangaroo, the U-shaped is a man and the hunting equipment next to it; the curved sides represent mountains; all the dots represent land, because land is everything that the Aboriginals who have lived in the Northern Territory for tens of thousands of years. < As they walked, An Qingju and Yunluo showed these major buildings and places in Darwin. Afterwards, An Qingju and Yunluo also visited several Darwin Aboriginal art galleries, which include sculptures. Weavings, prints and painting exhibitions; at the same time, many works by modern artists are also on display.

At Crocodile Bay, you can also see the world's largest Australian reptile exhibition, a two-story freshwater aquarium, a turtle area, and local Northern Territory Aboriginal art and cultural exhibitions.

The Death Cage is a perfect experience for thrill seekers - up to two people at a time. A special acrylic cage is slowly lowered from a suspended monorail into four crocodile enclosures, allowing you to dive "up close and alone" with Crocodile Bay's large number of saltwater crocodiles.

Unlike other boring and rigid museums, in the Crocodile Bay Crocodile Museum, you can interact with crocodiles, and visitors can take pictures holding the little crocodile named Miss Sweetheart. The fish also took a picture. Oh my god, Yunluo actually held a crocodile.

This is the cruise ship moored in Darwin Harbor. A boat can seat 10 people. After the guests boarded the boat, the Aboriginal owners warmly welcomed An Qingju and Yunluo. In less than half an hour, An Qingju and Yunluo arrived at a small island.

This thing can be woven into very strong strips similar to rattan. The indigenous people then use these to weave daily necessities they need, such as baskets and containers for food.

The natural ecology of Darwin is well protected. Darwin is also the supply and shipping center of northern Australia. It was a military base during World War II and is the only city in Australia that was bombed by the Japanese in 1942. After a large-scale reconstruction, it was upgraded to a city in 1959.

After the 1990s, as the Northern Territory is a remote area, the Australian government invested huge amounts of money in "knowledge economy construction" to improve the operating performance of local industry, commerce and government departments, which brought the Northern Territory's economy into a new stage. Darwin is currently one of the most modern cities in Australia.

Darwin is known as the "capital of Australia's multiculturalism". As it is closest to Asia, it is an important export port, mainly exporting live livestock (cattle, sheep) and minerals. Darwin is also an important military base and the base of patrol boats on the northern coast of Australia.

In the northern part of Australia's Northern Territory, in addition to Kakadu National Park, there is also Litchfield National Park, which is famous for its waterfalls. At 7 o'clock in the morning, An Qingju and Yunluo drove south along Darwin. The picture below is a small miniature map where you can see the specific locations of Darwin, Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park.

On the way from Darwin to Litchfield National Park, you will always come across such interesting shops. They are usually run by simple locals; they usually sell coffee, drinks, sandwiches, hot dogs and other fast food for guests passing by to take away or eat.

Outside, there are information about nearby attractions for visitors to read. This store even has a map of the route to Litchfield National Park at the door.

This is also a hilarious scene outside the store. Yun Luo thought it was a person standing upside down at first glance, which really scared him. Haha, but when he looked closely, he realized that it was the owner's humor.

After less than 2 hours of driving, we arrived at Litchfield National Park. The park does not charge admission. The entrance is a wooden plank-paved trail. When An Qingju and Yunluo were guessing what the strange high and low mounds on both sides were, An Qingju and Yunluo's tour guide came to solve the mystery.

About 17 km from the eastern boundary of the park is the first major magnetic termite mound. These termite-built mounds are nothing short of amazing architectural marvels, with arches, tunnels, chimneys, compartments and nursery rooms that are remarkably complete.

They are arranged from north to south to minimize the degree of exposure to the sun. Termite mounds can be seen everywhere in Lichfield Park. They almost constitute a major natural landscape of the park.

The area is rich in pioneering and pastoral history, and many places bear witness to the difficult conditions faced by the pioneers, such as the EAD site, built in 1929 and abandoned in the 1960s. The EAD mounds are perhaps the most spectacular of the various termite mounds, some exceeding 20 feet in height, and can be seen along the park's roads.

The appearance of the church termite mound is reminiscent of the appearance features of medieval churches: columnar structure with decorative beams and grooved buttresses, which is quite vivid.

The sky in the Northern Territory is always so blue. The tropical plants seem to be a little dissatisfied, some look up at the blue sky proudly, while others hang down wilfully.

On both sides of the trail, you can have fun with these lovely Australian residents. The little rock kangaroos don't seem to be afraid of people. They always enjoy their beautiful fur.

You can take a dip in the crystal clear water to rejuvenate all the cells in your body, or you can camp overnight next to a cave by the lake and feel the charm of nature.

Then walk along the picturesque trail to a viewing platform above the waterfall to take in the panoramic view of the waterfall, valley, and pool.

Wangi Falls is the proud waterfall of Litchfield National Park: under the transparent sky, the mist covers the ancient rocks; the waterfall roars loudly, and the falling waves rush into the deep pool.

After a few hours of touring Lisfield Park, An Qingju and Yunluo returned to the hotel to rest for a while and prepare for the evening cruise to Darwin Port.

Depart from Strokes Hill Wharf and take a night cruise on the 30-meter cruise ship "Alfred Nobel" to visit Darwin Harbour.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

While enjoying the scenery, you can also enjoy a table full of delicious food, including main courses, fresh seafood, various grilled meats, sea bass fillets, garden salads, bread and unique condiments of the Northern Territory; the sunset night cruise includes a 4-course dinner from 5:45pm to 8:30pm, and the price per adult is AUD 110.

Many locals hold their wedding ceremonies on this cruise ship, which is romantic and unique.

In Australia, many cities have weekend markets, such as Melbourne's St. Kilda Waterfront Sunday Market, Art Center Weekend Market; Sydney's Bondi Beach Sunday Market, Hobart's Salamanca Weekend Market, etc., which are famous for providing local handicrafts and food.

And these are exactly what Yunluo likes, because in those markets, you can smell different smells, unique smells that perhaps only locals can smell.

It's at markets like these that you can buy delicious tropical fruit blends, freshly squeezed from whirring blenders.

You can see a group of women smiling and chatting in Thai in front of a small stall, holding curry cakes in their hands. Once a customer comes, they will ask in authentic and nasal Australian English: Do you want your Thai rice noodles "warm, hot or hot"?

Yunluo likes this relaxed and simple lifestyle, where people spend most of their social time outdoors. The sun and blue sky always seem to make people smile. "Mellissa Kavenagh, a Darwin resident. Indeed, every Darwinian's holiday is not lonely, they get together with a few friends or family members, not hiking in the suburbs.

Just go to the weekend market to buy your favorite goods and have a relaxing lunch, or find a secluded place to have an Australian BBQ, or simply sit on the ground and lie in the shade of a tree to enjoy the cool air. You can think about anything or do nothing, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty that life brings.

This was the last morning in Darwin. An Qingju and Yunluo visited the Paro Markets. The Paro Markets consist of many stalls, including arts and crafts, various fruits and vegetables, and are a favorite place for locals to visit. Southeast Asian soups and satay grilled meats, fresh juices and ice cubes are all very popular. The Paro Markets are open every Saturday morning.

Paro Market is not the largest market in Darwin. The largest and most famous one is the Mindil Beach Sunset Market. However, because the market has just opened, An Qingju and Yunluo were unable to see it this time. It was a pity, but it also gave them an excuse to come to Darwin again. (To be continued...)