More Darwin, seated

Thursday 4/3/21

Today we go for a walk/wheelchair to find a nice breakfast. Perhaps we are a little early but not many options.  It is not easy to get wheelchairs into some cafes, bars and restaurants. They are awkward and, while helpful, add other challenges. But I no complain.

(Aside: What are the benefits of injuring oneself on holiday?

Perhaps the acknowledgement of one’s place in the universe, perspective on what is important in life, acceptance of some higher force/god/spirit directing our lives for the common good, learning a lesson in humility and gratitude etc etc??

@#$% NO!

Injuring oneself and having to rely on someone else to get around and even then, having limits everywhere is no fun and not a good time to ‘gain new perspectives’ that are in any way positive.

I am covered in bruises, my ankle is broken and hurts and I have to take the stupid boot on and off. This is made difficult by my sprained right wrist/arm which hurts and cannot do anything and makes it #$%^ hard to do up the stupid Velcro straps on the boot.

Apart from not being able to do up the boot properly, my right arm sprain/pain means I cannot brush my teeth with my right arm, cannot wash myself, face or hair with my right arm. Using a knife is difficult as is anything requiring any force including typing. Some good news, the hotel has provided a chair for the shower.

But apart from that, we are having a good time. Paul is doing all the work, pushing me around literally but as he says, this is great for his fitness and really bad for mine.)

 

In the afternoon, after I am unable to have a swim in the hotel pool due to no rails or disabled facilities, we decide to see a movie in Casuarina by Taxi. We see a good Australian movie,  The Dry with Eric Bana which we really enjoy.

Another taxi back to the city for dinner on a Thursday night in downtown Darwin. We have been using the one taxi company exclusively and we have our own preferred drivers who all come from various Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and India.  Just like at home….

My only photo of the day. More street art.

It is starting to look a little interesting in the evening in the city so we quickly find a pub and have dinner. All the meals are generous. It is a very blokey kind of place.

And back to our hotel for our second last night in Darwin.

What will we do on our last day tomorrow? Good question.