BROOME

It really is a beautiful place.  The colours are amazing - deep red rocks, white sand and blue sea.  And the weather's not bad either, though it can get a bit windy. 

We've had a really restful week.  Learnt about the history of Broome at the local museum - which is filled with information and paraphernalia about its pearling past; the cyclones that have caused much damage; the attacks of WW2; its population of so many different races.

On two evenings we visited Gantheume Point and Cable Beach to we watch the sunset.



Watching the sunset at Cable Beach



Gantheume Pt

One day we drove a few kms. north of town, and after travelling along a wide, red dust road,

suddenly found ourselves on a white, sandy salt pan.  As we reached the beach, we came to Willie Creek where they farm pearls.  We'd driven by ourselves, and felt like we were in the middle of nowhere, but when we stepped inside the building we found ourselves in the middle of a crowd of tourists, all looking at a wonderful display of pearls. 

The tide was starting to come in amongst the mangroves, and it was amazing to see how quickly the water flowed closer to the pathways.

We drove back to another section of beach, where Geoff was pleased to catch a couple of bream - a tasty dinner!  We just about had this place to ourselves, and we both enjoyed the quiet and the beauty. 

I spent quite a while watching little crabs scurrying across the sand.  Whenever they heard or saw something, quick as a flash they would disappear inside their shells. 




We're heading up to Cape Leveque for another couple of days in our tent.
We've heard that it's beautiful.  Will let you know how we get on.