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Early in the morning, An Qingju and Yunluo set off from the hotel, along the beautiful Esplanade all the way to the west, to the Citizens' Notice Kiosk at the end of the avenue, and made an appointment with Robert of Batjitour to meet there, he will take An Qingju and Yunluo on this "Aboriginal Cultural Walking Tour". Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

An Qingju and Yunluo's journey through Aboriginal culture and tradition begins with the direction of Robertmills, the traditional owner of Larrakia. Robert not only runs the Batjitour business, he is also a native Australian Aboriginal whose parents and grandparents have lived in the vast territory of Darwin in the northern part of the Northern Territory.

Robert was barefoot, bearded, unkempt, skin as dark as the natives Yunluo had ever seen, spoke English well, and spoke in an imposing voice. Robert told Ann Thanh Ju and Yunluo that in the Gulu-Mirrigin language of the Darwin region, Batji means "good" and "hello".

Robert walked fast, and An Qingju and Yunluo almost trotted to keep up with him, probably due to nature. He gushed about the history of the Aborigines in Australia, who were forced into a miserable life of exile from the East Coast to the Midlands after their land was discovered by white men more than 200 years ago

That's most of what is now the Northern Territory. From what he said, An Qingju and Yunluo heard his dissatisfaction with the Australian government's White Australia policy as a descendant of the aborigines, and he kept saying 'thisisourland (this is the land of An Qingju and Yunluo)', the meaning of which is self-evident.

Robert would occasionally stop and tell Anqing and Yunluo that the leaves on the tree were edible; The bark can be used as a medicine for the Aboriginal people; They used the trunks as hunting tools. All of nature's plants are treasures and are closely related to the daily life of the aborigines.

The green ants are busy, Robert tells An Qingju and Yunluo. These green ants are also indigenous food, and as he said that, he grabbed an ant and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it, looking very satisfied.

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

Language, etiquette, kinship, and care for the land are all manifestations of cultural responsibility. It has been passed down from the time of creation to the present day.

They believe that in the age of creation, their ancestors roamed the land. The landforms, plants, animals, and descendants of this place were created, just as Anqingju and Yunluo see today. The land and the people who live here are inextricably linked.

Normally, if you want to photograph Aboriginal paintings, they will ask you for money. It cost $20 for Yunluo to be allowed to photograph them and their paintings. The vicissitudes of life are intensively cultivated on the canvas, drawing their magical stories that have been passed down since tens of thousands of years ago.

Aboriginal Australian paintings. The circles represent water. The arrows are kangaroos, and the U-shape is a man and the hunting supplies next to it; The two sides are curved on behalf of the mountain; All the dots represent the land. Because the land is the possession of the Aboriginal people who have lived in the Northern Territory for tens of thousands of years.

Robert showed An Qingju and Yunluo the main buildings and locations in Darwin, and then An Qingju and Yunluo also visited several Darwinian Aboriginal art galleries. These galleries contain exhibitions of sculptures, knits, prints and paintings; Meantime. Many works by modern artists are also on display.

As mentioned earlier, the Northern Territory is famous for its saltwater crocodiles to the north, so Crocodile Bay in Darwin City also attracts a large number of visitors every day. After Robert's Aboriginal Culture and Arts Walking Tour, Anqing Ju and Yunluo went to this crocosauruscove.

At Crocodile Bay, you'll also find the world's largest Australian reptile exhibit, a two-storey freshwater aquarium, a turtle area, and a local Northern Territory Aboriginal art and culture exhibit.

For thrill-seekers, Cage of Death is the perfect experience – up to two people at the same time. The special acrylic cage is slowly lowered from the suspended monorail and placed in four crocodile covers, allowing you to dive "up close and alone" and encounter the large number of saltwater crocodiles in Crocodile Bay.

Unlike other boring and rigid museums, in the crocodile museum in Crocodile Bay, you can interact with crocodiles, visitors can hold the little crocodile named Miss Sweetheart to take a picture, and the fish also took a picture, oh my God, Yunluo actually hugged the crocodile.

This is the cruise ship moored in Darwin Harbour. A boat can seat 10 people, and after the guests get on the boat one after another, the aboriginal people warmly welcome An Qingju and Yunluo. In less than half an hour, An Qingju and Yun landed on a small island.

This thing can be woven into strips of very strong rattan-like things, and then the aborigines use these to weave the daily necessities they need, such as baskets for food, containers, etc.

Darwin is located in a highly ecologically protected area and is also a supply and shipping hub in northern Australia. It was a military base during World War II and is the only city in Australia that has been baptized by World War II. In 1942, it was heavily bombed by Japan, but it was rebuilt on a large scale and upgraded to a city in 1959.

After the 1990s, due to the remote area of the Northern Territory, the Australian government invested a huge amount of money in the "knowledge economy construction" in order to improve the operational performance of local industrial and commercial and government departments, which made the economic form of the Northern Territory enter a new stage, and Darwin is now one of the most modern cities in Australia.

Known as the "multicultural capital of Australia", Darwin is an important export port due to its proximity to Asia, mainly for the export of live livestock (cattle, sheep) and minerals. Darwin is also an important Australian military base and home to patrol boats along the northern coast.

In the northern part of Australia's Northern Territory, in addition to Kakadu National Park, there is also Litchfield National Park, famous for its waterfalls. At 7am, the same viptouring, Anchin and Yunluo along Darwin's Forgotten South, the picture below is a small miniature map where you can see the exact locations of Darwin, Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park.

On the drive from Darwin to Litchfield National Park, you'll always come across interesting little shops like this. It is generally driven by unpretentious locals; It usually sells coffee, drinks, sandwiches, hot dogs and other fast food for customers to take away or small.

Outside there will be information on nearby attractions for visitors to access at will. The store even has a map on the door to get to Litchfield NationalPark.

This is also a scene outside the shop that makes people laugh, Yunluo really thought it was a person standing upside down there at first glance, and he was really shocked. Haha, when I looked closely, I realized that it was the humor of this shopkeeper.

After less than 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at Litchfield National Park. There is no admission fee to the park, and it is such a wood-paved trail to enter; When An Qingju and Yunluo were guessing what the strange piers on both sides were, An Qingju and Yunluo's tour guide came to solve the mystery.

These high and low mounds are called magnetic termite mounds (magictermitemound), and termites in the Northern Territory build mounds, and inside each mound is a termite town, which is home to millions of termites. In a hot place. There are passages and vents inside the mounds, and a mound can usually live for up to 50 years, and the thick walls make it difficult for anteaters and other enemies to invade.

About 17 kilometers from the eastern boundary of the park is the first major magnetic termite mound. These ant mounds, built by termites, are nothing short of stunning architectural marvels. There are arches, tunnels, chimneys, compartments and nursery rooms, which are very structurally complete.

They are arranged from north to south to minimize sun exposure. Termite mounds can be found everywhere in Litchfield Park and almost constitute a major natural feature of the park.

The area is rich in pioneering and pastoral history, and many places are testaments to the difficult circumstances faced by the pioneers, such as the site of the Blyth Homestead, which was built in 1929. Abandoned in the 60s of the 20th century.

Church termite mounds (cathedraltermitemounds) are probably the most spectacular of the various termite mounds. Some are more than 6 meters tall and can be found along the park's roads.

The appearance of the termite mounds of the church is reminiscent of the exterior features of medieval churches: decorative beams and columns of columnar structures and fluted arches. Quite an image.

The Northern Territory's skies are always so blue that the tropical plants seem to be a little unpopular. Some look up proudly at the blue sky, while others hang low.

On both sides of the trail, you can enjoy enjoying these lovely Aussie residents. The little rock kangaroos don't seem to be very afraid of people, they always take care of their beautiful fur.

Florence Falls is one of Australia's most watchable waterfalls, with white waterfalls cascading down cliffs and crystal clear springs forming natural lakes that are refreshing.

You can rejuvenate your body with a swim in the crystal clear water, or camp overnight by a cave by the lake and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Then follow the picturesque trail to a viewing platform above the waterfall for a panoramic view of the waterfall, valley and waterhole.

Wangifalls, the pride of Litchfield National Park: ancient rocks under a transparent sky; There was a loud roar of the rushing current, and the falling waves rushed into the deep pool.

After a few hours of exploring Lesfield Park, Anqingju and Yunluo returned to their hotel for a short rest and prepared for the evening night cruise to Darwin Harbour.

Depart from Strokeshillwharf and cruise the Darwin Harbour on a 30-metre cruise on the "Alfrednobel" cruise.

Enjoy a full table of entrees, fresh seafood, grilled meats, barramundi fillet, garden salad, bread and unique Northern Territory condiments. The Sunset Night Cruise includes a 4-course dinner from 5:45pm-8:30pm at $110 per adult.

There are many locals who bring their wedding ceremonies to this cruise, which is romantic and unique.

In Australia, many cities have weekend markets, such as the Stkilda waterfront Sunday market and the art centre weekend market in Melbourne; Sydney's Bondi Beach Sunday Market and Hobart's Salamanca Weekend Market are all known for their local crafts and food.

And that's exactly what Yunluo likes, because in those markets, you can smell different smells, unique smells that may only be smelled by locals.

At such markets, you can buy delicious blends of tropical fruits freshly squeezed from a whining blender.

You can see a group of women laughing and conversing in Thai in front of a small stall, holding curry cakes in their hands, and when a customer arrives, they will ask in authentic and nasal Australian English: Do you want Thai rice noodles to be "warm, hot or hot"?

Yunluo loves this relaxed and simple lifestyle, and people spend most of their social time outdoors. The sun and blue sky always seem to make people smile. "Mellissakavenagh, a Darwin resident. Indeed, every Darwinian is not lonely on holidays, they get together with friends, or family and relatives, rather than go hiking in the countryside.

It's to go to the weekend market to find some favorite goods and have a cozy lunch, or find a secluded place to bake an Aussie BBQ, or simply sit on the ground and sit in the shade of a tree, think about anything or do nothing, and enjoy the peace and beauty brought by life.

On the last morning in Darwin, Anqing Ju and Yunluo visited the parapmarkets. The Paro Market is made up of many stalls, including arts and crafts, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and is a favorite place for locals. Southeast Asian soups and satay barbecues, fresh juices and ice cubes are popular. Paro Market is open every Saturday morning.

Paro Market is not the largest market in Darwin, the largest and most famous is the Sunset Market on Mingdi Beach, but because the market is only open, this time An Qingju and Yunluo could not see it, regrettably, but also give themselves an excuse to come to Darwin again. (To be continued.) (lwxs520。 ))

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