Broome. W.A.

Well here we are in Broome,
What a magnificent Place this is, The Colours are just magic. Natures Pallet at its best.
The places to go, the things to see, We are sure we could stay here for quite awhile and just relax and take our time swimming, walking, fishing,etc.
Not one of us can get over the water here, we have all fallen in love with it and the red earth against it, with white sand. It seems like it should be pink or apricot, not so white.
The tides are something else they come in and high, Then they last only 7mins before changing.Then you can walk out up to 1klm before you hit water.
A M A Z I N G .
We have swam and swam and swam.
The weather is 32deg. We all have to remind ourselves that it isn`t  Summer it is now Spring. It seems like we havn`t had winter really. the weather has been so hot for so long.
Now it is very pleasant, with a nice breeze.
We are now all together again.
Carol and Stephen caught up Yesterday 6-10-11. Carol is doing allot better although her back is still touchie.
I am sure with all the swimming and walking, it will come good.
Stephen has a touch of gout to much of the good life.
Sandy and John, have returned today after their few days away at Cape Leveque. Absolutely loved every minute of it.
They reckon that it was the highlight of the trip so far.
Though when John saw the beach today he said this is pretty good as well. And it is.
John bought Tez some oysters back from Leveque, That his guide got off the mangroves.
Tez and I did some fishing on the Jetty while everyone was a away. Tez caught a nice Bream and a Coral trout.
So tomorrow the boys are off to see what they can do.
The fishing not so good, just drowning a few prawns and pilly`s. But enjoying it.
Been to the markets, Went on a picnic, on Cable Beach, you can drive about  15ks along there, that was a nice day also.
We went on a tour to Willie Creek Pearl Farm, that was very interesting.
Then we continued up the coast on a dirt road for 80ks to where they are protesting against the Gas coming on shore at James Price Point. It was almost to Cape Laveque. Had another picnic. BEAUTIFUL.
Come back and went to the open air movies, To see Red Dog. There were planes going over us ,as we sat in our deck chairs.The end of the runway was right beside us [. As Broom's airport is in the middle and divides the town.]
We laughed, Then we had bats flying over us, John and I got peed on, invaded by mossies, but it was fun.
Another experience.
Today John and Stephen are going fishing in a Kayak not good for Tez worst luck, he would have liked that.
The rest of us will just take it easy.And have another hard day at the office. Ha!Ha!.
John caught a small Barracuda, They said all they really did was paddle for two hours. Come back very tired.
The next day, Stephen and Carol had the day of their life . It started at 6.30 am. They went on a sea plane
to The Horizontal Falls. Then on a speed boat through the falls. then to Cape Leveque for lunch, Swam with sharks, Went to a hatchery, to a church, Then on a 4WD back to Broome. Got back at 5.30pm.
In time for sunset drinks on Gamtheaume bay.
We have had allot of relaxation time and that has been great. Lots of swimming, and walking. Oh and Eating.
I have been attacked by Midges again, this time pretty bad.
We went to the Pearl Luggers yesterday. Just Carol ,Sandy, And me . The boys washed cars, and went to the bank etc.
Then at 4-30pm time for drinks over on the water front, and take position for the Staircase to the Moon.
This occurrence is caused by the rising of a full moon reflecting off the exposed mud flats at extremely low tide, creating the beautiful optical illusion of stairs reaching the moon. It happens from March to October.
So we were fortunate enough to be here at the right time. Also to share it with approximately 2000 other people. Another fortunate thing was we were staying at the Caravan Park where this occurs. It is something else. Very spectacular.
They have a market set up around the park adjacent to the caravan park, with food stalls etc. So the boys had takeaway for tea, Great........No cooking.
Today everyone has gone down to the Jetty at the Port to go fishing. I cannot go in the sun at the moment with these rotten bites, never mind, plenty more days.
Well When we first started this trip, Tez said he would ride a camel, So we decided it would be on Cable Beach Broome, So tonight is the night.
We all said a Sunset ride then go out to Thai for tea.
Off we went had a sickaworkinsix Photo taken, Tez lasted approx 10 mins. But that was O.K.
Cas and I were quite comfortable, The others all said glad that is over, never again.
Dinner was delicious Tez had King Prawn Pan Thai I had Garlic King Prawns Yum!
Saturday was very busy, Shopping, to replenish food for our next leg. Plus get all the washing up to date.
Then starting to pack up.
Tomorrow we leave with Sandy and John, Cas and Stephen have the van booked in to have some work done on it. They are going to meet us in a couple of days at Port Smith.