We stayed one night in Kalbarri. The flies up here at the moment are really really bad to the point that I, yes I, am wearing a fly net. Mind you, it has its positives.....
We then travelled up the North West Coastal Road and free-camped at Nerren Nerren rest area. That was spectacular and Jayne played boy scout and lit a fire. It was fun and quiet and open. Mind you there was at least 10 other free-campers so we were not alone. We both slept well and woke up early and headed to Denham and Monkey Mia. We had booked Monkey Mia as its supposed to be the GO TO destination on this section of the Coral Coast.
Well, we are here at Monkey Mia. We paid extra for a beach front site and its lovely. We went cruising today on the SHOTOVER catamaran in the hope of seeing Dugong. WELLLLLL no Dugong because the sea temp has dropped quicker than usual and the Dugongs don't like it because they have difficulty digesting the sea grass in water less than 18 degrees. Bugger. We did see dolphins and sea turtle though. I did however have a run in with a sail rope....right between the legs!!!
Jayne and I swam on the beach just in front of Whimsy yesterday. I thought it was a bit cool!!! 18 is just a little cool for this sea elephant too!!! BUT the dolphins joined us and that was special. The dolphins are beautiful and they do come right up to the sand here at Monkey Mia. It is a wonderful and unique experience.
We did a coast walk this morning....lots and lots of red sand in these parts folks.
What do we think of Monkey Mia?? We both think its a little overrated, enough said. See gallery and Park Reviews...im getting to those now!
Postscript. Jayne and I have updated our view of Monkey Mia. When the wind isn't flogging and you aren't being carried away by the flies, its quite magnificent. We enjoyed all the Resort has to offer today - pool, deck chairs, bar & restaurant. It was a real treat for us.
It is a special place. Will update gallery when I have service...I use my phone for all the photography so if I have no service I cant send to the blog.
PPS. If anyone reading this blog is planning to travel around OZ for Gods sake make sure you use Telstra not Optus. I rarely have service (Optus) while Jayne (Telstra) rarely doesn't!
Love to all as always.