Hi All
We are now in beautiful Broome, having spent a number of
weeks in some spectacular National Parks in WA.
We had hoped that by the time we reached Ningaloo Reef the water would
be warmer and sun shining, but we were greeted by 3 meter swell on the outer
reef and rain, rain, rain!! It didn’t
dampen the beauty of the reef though and the water itself was warm. Snorkelling at Turquoise Bay was spectacular
and we were lucky enough to see a white tipped reef shark (fortunately it was
perched under a ledge rather than coming for us!!), a turtle, and most of the
colourful fish who starred in “Nemo”! I
did realise I was a bit rusty at snorkelling when at first I went out with
Rosie and as I bobbed my head up to check she was ok, she told me “Mum, you need to go out further if you want
to see the reef”!. Snorkelling advice
from a 7 year old….hmm….clearly I needed more practice which we did get during
our time there!! Megan has become very
good at snorkelling although I’m surprised she can see anything as she just
keeps her head down even when her mask is completely fogged up! She is such a happy little thing it doesn’t seem to phase her!
After a week at Cape Range National Park at Ningaloo, we then headed onto Karajini
National Park via Tom Price and enjoyed some fantastic walks along the gorges
to stunning (but freezing) swimming holes.
Our favourites were Hammersley Gorge with its amazing rock formations
and Fern Pool, which, whilst the rest of the family thought was refreshing
after a long walk, I still maintain it was freezing! We enjoyed a week in Karijini, meeting up
with some other families we’ve met on the way, so the kids had a ball, having
friends to play with! We have now slowly
made our way to Broome, stopping at a couple of cattle stations on the way.
We are all enjoying Broome and having a bit of
civilisation! Just having a shower every
day is a treat, not having to watch how much water we have left in the tanks!
Today, we went for a camel ride along Cable beach - it was
great fun and a great way to see Cable beach from a higher vantage point! Last night we went to watch the “Staircase to
the Moon”. For 3 nights a month when the
full moon rises over the exposed mudflats at low tide, it gives the illusion of
a staircase leading to the moon….it was just amazing. We’ve also learnt about the pearling industry
here which is fascinating.
We’ll stay here a while longer and then slowly make our way
to Darwin. Again we are looking forward
to spending time in some of the national parks, in particular Kakadu and
Lichfield. Will keep you posted!
Take care
xxx
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| Beautiful start of Ningaloo Reef |
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| Blustery day at Ningaloo Reef ! |
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| Walk along Yardie Creek, Cape Range, Ningaloo |
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| Picnic time at Hammersley Gorge Karijini NP |
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| Weano Gorge, Karijini National park |
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| Walking through Dales Gorge to Fern Pool |
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| Steve and Rosie at Fern Pool (chilly!) |
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| Staircase to the Moon - Broome |
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| Camel ride at Cable Beach, Broome - great fun! |
