Beautiful Broome

Hi again,

Hope this email finds everyone fit and well.

Leaving Derby was a relief after 66mm of rain in less than 24 hours. Due to the unseasonal rain the Gibb river road was closed so our day trips to Windjana gorge and tunnel creek were cancelled. So the three days spent in derby were long and wet.

On our way again we finally headed to Broome. With much anticipation we arrived at our caravan park. Our first meal was at Zanders - a lovely restaurant overlooking cable beach. It was everything we had expected.

Before coming to Broome we were not sure whether we had heard so many good things about it that we might have been disappointed. Not the case. Sunset over cable beach was amazing. The expanse of beach and sky made for a wonderful sunset.

We spent the next couple of days swimming at cable beach before we headed out on a tour. 5.30am was our pick up time. A four wheel drive bus to beagle bay and then onto cape Leveque. The recent rains had made this trip very bumpy as the rains had washed some of the road away. Even as we jumped around Owen managed to get some more shut eye much to everyone’s amazement. Beagle bay is an aboriginal settlement and is a well kept area where the locals have made it alcohol free. Making such a difference to the area and people.

Back in the truck to cape Leveque. Beautiful coast line with some amazing rock formations. Then on to a seaplane where our pilot flew over the horizontal waterfalls and landed on the water near our lunch spot. A luxury cruiser. But first the speed boat ride through the falls. Exhilarating. Back onto the cruiser for our BBQ lunch of fresh fish. Another ride on the speed boat through the falls before our swim with the sharks. Don't worry we were in a cage so no danger of being bitten. An hour flight back to Broome via cable beach ended our perfect day.

Rick and Alison left us on Friday (wanting to escape from us!) making their trip back down the west coast. We both fell in love with Broome and wanted to stay on. Moving to another caravan park (where pip & steve heddles have been staying for the last 7 months). We will be here until the end of the month so that we can see the full moon reflecting over Roebuck Bay. It is known as the staircase to the moon. Something the locals say is a must see. So we are now settled into this relaxed way of life.

A ride along cable beach was an experience not to miss. Starting at Gantheaume point I rode the 5kms to Zanders. The sun in my face the gentle wind blowing and miles of beach ahead made for an unforgettable experience. I know sand and salt not good for the bike but Owen has plenty of time on his hands to wash and relube the bike when I got home.


We hope everyone is well back home and not freezing to death.

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