Tourist Season
Due to the fact that Darwin is so beautiful these days, we are having a lot of tourists coming over here. It's weird how you can spot a tourist a mile off. Perhaps it is their pasty white skin (these are usually the European tourists - mainly from England), or maybe the fact that they are the only people remotely interested in the many souvenier shops in Darwin. I remember being able to spot an American exchange student a mile away, probably because I could hear them, but if they weren't talking, it was due to the way they walked. I also remember at uni thinking I was able to tell the difference between Sri Lankans and Indians, but I was wrong at times (this has nothing to do with tourists, but I thought I'd just chuck it in there).I have decided to compile a list of how to spot a tourist, so that if you see one, you can say "g'day mate, want to chuck another shrimp on the barbie?!?"
Traits of the Tourist:
- The cool digital camera so small, it would fit in your pocket (if you decided to steal it)
- The caps with FLAT peaks
- Bumbags or money pouches hanging around their waists
- Wearing socks with thongs (this usually happens in Canberra)
- The confused looks and frequent looking up to the sky (I don't know why they do this, but I probably did it in Sydney too)
- The facination with plaques scattered about the place
- Trying to save money on food by shopping at Woolies
- The longish denim shorts (these are especially popular with older American ladies)
- The VERY short denim shorts (these are especially popular with younger American ladies)
- The facination with koalas and kangaroos (get over it guys, we eat these animals - just not the koalas)
- The trademark wooden beaded necklaces (these are popular amongst the younger men, even local Darwin guys have been known to wear these to appear more attractive to the ladies)
- The 'chinos' worn by guys in clubs (remember, it's Darwin, stubbies all the way here!!)
Okay, that's the most comprehensive list on how to spot tourists. I would appreciate it if you would add more to the list in the comments section.
We need to be 'aware, and not alarmed' by these people.
Jack Handy Thought For The Day: Any man, in the right situation, is capable of murder. But not any man is capable of being a good camper. So, murder and camping are not as similar as you might think.
posted by Anika From Darwin @ 6:33 PM
35 Comments:
Lol...you know that bit about the short shorts...that sort of reminds me of the many Americans at Macquarie Uni...actually, we have a few people like that at work, that get away with wearing little tops in freezing conditions...
Yoomi
I went to a pub/club last night with my cousin for a short time for a little speel of dancing. Little did I know that it was 'TTT' night, 'Tequila and Tits out on Tuesday'. I saw things I would rather have not.....
Needless to say, I felt very shocked/disgusted and got annoyed by people who were drunk on a Tuesday night.......
Hehe, never going there again (not on Tuesday anyway)
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- Ridhish
so how are u Anika??? when u coming to canberra?!?!
hmmm what else...oh btw.....hmm nah never mind
ill come back spam when i have stuff to say..better go read the post now :P
Hehe, thanks Rids, you have no idea how happy I felt when I saw I had 6 comments on my blog!!!!
*bows*
they look at the sky because they are trying to see America... You know how it is north and all...
You probably looked at the sky cuz you were trying to find the "Northern Territory"
a very enlightening post indeed... :P
Lol...Anika I know how you feel about no one commenting on your blog! Never mind, I thought that I'd check today and yes, there's definitely activity on your blog. That's wonderful! TTT...now that's an abbreviation I'll never forget. Take care Ms. Anika.
Yoomi
thank u thank u..glad i made u happy...
Hurrah!!! Thanks for all of your comments. Makes my blog look 'popular'.
Mel, thanks for nothing..........
yeah Mels Evil me thinks...
- R
Anika, I was reading over that list. It made me want to laugh! Very, very humorous! Have a lovely weekend!
Yoomi
*ding dong* :P
It's true, Vids has developed the 'smart ass' gene.......
Lol...Anika, I have to agree! Vidya, who gave you that ding dong bell anyway??? :D
Yoomi
Ok, I'm FINALLY posting on your blog *cough*Bitch*cough*
I especially liked your addition of wearing socks with thongs hehe...he wore the socks/thongs last tuesday and I had a little laughing fit!
So yeah, I'm in Brisbane right now and am glad to be out of canberra as its probably gonna snow in the next couple of days.
Oh and for all members of the dream team/awesome foursome I'll be in Sydney on the weekend of the 2nd if you wanna make plans to meet...just not on the saturday night!!
Hehe Vids' smart-ass gene...gotta love it! Last thing, I was on tv two weeks ago on the national press club - just thought you might wanna know!
What are you doing in Brissie?? Man, you're getting a bit popular these days aren't you?? TV and all, can I have your autograph??
2nd is great!! Dream team wanna go see 'Madagascar'?? Let me know, coz I want to meet up with you all. This movie I know Vids will be able to watch.
2nd sounds good - I would love to see you guys!!!
Good, it's a date!!!
"Its a date"? What are you, american???
Is the 2nd the saturday or sunday?
I'm in Brissy because of the bioinformatics course I'm doing!
Last thing, my conjuctivitis is back with a venegence! So it sucks having to drive an hour each way rom where I'm staying on the Gold coast to the uni in Brisbane
Awww, poor Mellie Pellie!!!
2nd is a Saturday though Vids is 50% sure of being able to come. We will have to make her feel as guilty as possible.
is the sunday better?
"conjuctivitis"... that has sooo got to be a made up word!!! :P
Umm........I'm leaving on Sunday, so it's not good for me.
Trust me Vids, it's a real word.
WHAT??? YOu are only comming for two days???
Maybe I can meet you on some other day as well????
CAn you not stay for any longer??? YOu can stay at my house!!! PLEEEAASSEE???
Hey everyone... Are we meeting up next weekend? I'm just wondering!
Anika, when are you arriving and when are you leaving? Lisa will be in town soon.
Yoomi
P.S. I feel just about confused about the dates..2nd of July...Geez, is it almost July already?
Hi,Anika..first visit here...nice blog.and,nice tips on spotting a tourist.Though,to be honest,I've been in Dubai four years,and still cannot spot the difference between a tourist and a resident.(Be it Brit or American or Indian.):)
Do drop by my blog.(http://amitsmusings.rediffblogs.com)I'll be back later.
I'm staying for a week Vids. I'll be getting in this Sunday and leaving NEXT Sunday. I'm still figuring out where I'll stay......last thing on my mind at the moment.
Yes Yoomi, it's almost July, which is VERY scary, I can't believe how fast this year has gone (I sound like a broken record - I say this EVERY year). Is the 2nd good for you??
Amit, welcome to my blog!! I hope you find it entertaining and a good source of amusement......I'll definitely check out your blog!!!
Okay people, take care and be good!!
Last thing on your mind? I thought it'd be a big feature in the mind that is your's! *cough*kasun*cough
hope I spelt his name right this time hehe!
Saturdays fine for me but I have a better suggestion for the movie...its called 'sisterhood of the travelling pants' and has four best friends who share a pair of jeans after they leave high school so they can keep in contact! I think we should do that with a book - sound more appropriate for us???
I like the jeans idea much better. Okay, the movie sounds better too!!
Great ideas Mellie, keep em coming!!
movie sounds good - plans sound good!! "Its a date"!! :P
Anika - I can pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel when it is time!
Thanks Vids AKA my personal Indian Taxi Driver..........but I think I'll be okay for transport!!!
You're a nice girl, thanks a lot for your support!!!
Anika's going to be here soon! Now that's something to get excited about... :D
Yoomi
*DING DONG* *DING DONG*
If you don't update then that ding dong will be louder, bolder and in a bigger font!
*threatening look*
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