Buildings in Darwin
In May, I went to Darwin for the first time to check out the Top End. There are only two seasons in Darwin the wet season and the dry season. Both are hot (plus 30 degrees Celsius temperatures), but the wet season is not only wet with cyclones, but it is also oppressively humid. That is why it is highly recommended that visitors to Darwin travel during the dry season. May is the beginning of the dry season, so we started off on the right foot. Below are photos of some of the interesting and often beautiful buildings that I spotted in my travels through Darwin. These buildings traverse a wide range of architectural styles, reflecting different periods in Darwin's history. Many of these buildings were damaged by the severe cyclones that Darwin has suffered over the years, and bombing during World War II by the Japanese, so have had to be restored to some degree. First up is the Governor's residence, placed strategically down by the fore...
