Planning a trip to Australia? Planning to visit the 'top end' while you are there? If you really want to experience the indigenous culture take a day tour from Darwin to Bathurst Island; one of a group of islands known as the Tiwi Islands. This tour will fly you over to the island in a small (but not too scary) plane where you will then join a tour of this almost exclusively 100% aboriginal community. Step out of your comfort zone and into a wonderful introduction to an ancient and proud culture. Experience their art, dancing, history and hospitality. Contribute to the local economy and bring home some of the amazing Tiwi Islands art. I now have a wonderful carved pelican and a brilliantly hand painted cushion cover and a scarf. Take a chance and get off the beaten tourist track. You will not regret it.
Beautiful blog, and interesting article.
ReplyDeleteI hope to visit Australia in the near future, and I'll be sure to ask your advice.