Lest we forget

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November 11

Darwin is a very resilient and interesting place.  In recent history, twice decimated. 

During WW2, from 1942 to 1943 Darwin was repeatedly bombed by the Japanese, over 60 times.

In 1974 Cyclone Tracy almost completely flattened the city, with about 90% of the buildings destroyed.  New, extremely strict building codes are the norm now.  Gord, our bus guide, was telling us that even an outdoor shed has to withstand winds of 300 km/hr.

Today is Remembrance Day – we hope to find the Cenotaph after brekky.

http://www.anzacday.org.au/education/tff/memorials/nt.html

Update - just got back to the hotel after walking around Darwin for a few hours, and observing the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph this morning.