It was wonderful to drive into Broome.....until we drove into Broome! Broome is NOT booming.
No really, its a beautiful place for tourists but it appears that Broome is in a 'bust' period.
It does remind me of places like Papayete and Fiji which is a bit sad for the locals and the indigenous residents.
HOWEVER we couldn't help but swim as soon as we arrived as the water is just the most amazing colour. It was after we got out of the water that we noticed the SIGNS. 'Beware of crocodiles'.......etc. Blimey never saw that one coming!
Anyway, we survived and have swum again. We figure if they're that desperate they can have us!
We are staying at The Roebuck Bay Caravan Park until Sunday, today is Friday so we are just resting, reading, washing, swimming and having a holiday!!
We did the tourist thingy and went to Cable Beach for sunset. Yes it was as described. Beautiful. We used the local bus system to get there and back and it is fantastic. Mind you the things that happen when you are on a bus. A man tapped me on the shoulder and said 'excuse me but did your companion work for Fairfax Media?' Well YES. next thing its old home week for Jayne and Mark.
Jayne and I then went to a restaurant called '18 degrees' on Roebuck Bay. Well folks if you are heading to Broome can we recommend that you go to this restaurant. Up until now the best food we had eaten in 3 1/2 months was in Hobart/Tassie BUT this little restaurant blew that out of the water. We are still talking about it. Still remembering the flavours. MMMM Heaven.
We also heard that Paspaley, the most famous pearl distributors, are leaving Broome. That is not a good sign for this town.
Then to Kununarra via Ngumbun free camping.