A sign of the place
As our Adventure Year in Darwin draws to a close, here are some signs of the place. Looking for the hospital? Ride through the bush, past the nudist beach, and it's 500 metres on your right. If you're feeling lost, the hospital foyer's not a bad place to start. It has a huge map of the Top End's indigenous communities and recognition that the hospital is built on Larrakia land. The doors to the hospital are fitted with cyclone locks: And if you work at the hospital, you'll need to stop by the TB/Leprosy clinic for your annual Ancient Communicable Diseases check. Happily, I'm in the clear! After a long day on the wards, remember to sober up before entering the hospital swimming pool. Outside of the swimming pool, you'd better stay Croc Wise. And Stinger Wise. And Sea Snake Wise. Lucky Bat's a great place for a coffee, but don't park in Des Fong's car park you buggers. Going on a road tr
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