Day 5 - Heading Home

Time to say Goodbye to Darwin and its beautiful Waterside Precinct that we have called "Home" for the last few days.

We are however,
NOT going to the Airport -
We are taking the slower Scenic route home.

We are taking the Train!

She is not just 'any old train'

She is - THE GHAN

THE Iconic trans-continental rail crossing

2019 marks 90 years of Outback crossings.  Originally travelling from Adelaide to Alice Springs she now goes all the way to Darwin.

This is where our Adventure truly begins.

From the moment we were picked up at our Hotel we were treated like a mixture of VIP Guests and Family all rolled into one.

Never the need for a 'Selfie' when the staff  were always more than happy to take your photo for you.

Once aboard, 'Welcome packs' were waiting for us.

ID Lanyards with our Off Train excursion details and sunscreen.
Water - (as well as being given one every time we left the train.)
A Map, Booklet on the trip and Postcards to send home.

Then on to Brunch - we needn't have worried about the hasty breakfast at the hotel.

Entree, Main (Pictured) and Dessert with Juice, Coffee ...
The first of many beautiful meals served on-board in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant.

What a way to spend a morning while we roll out of Darwin

and on to today's excursion.....