Still in Broome....

Here I am, its Saturday morning. I have worked a full week in my new job. I am enjoying it.

I am sitting here at the resort where we are living. Sitting by the pool- only place I can get my internet,(truly!!!). Its cool- probably about 22'. (I know its all relative. The locals are complaining how cold its got!!!!! 17' at night.) We have clear blue skies, gentle breezes....I am sorry if you are heading into winter..... I have a car I share with my colleague/receptionist. Shes out and about, so I get the car later, and I make time to do my blog!! A win/win situation.

Work is full on, very busy with a lot of community ladies coming in group bookings- makes for an interesting time. We have another 3 weeks here- and have very few appointments left. Guess there may be some overtime sought.

I thought I would share these photos- after the camels have trekked up and down the beach they are walked back the farm where they live- about 4km out of town. These two were taken well into twilight as the beasts leave the beach. NB lights on last animal !! Tail lights!!!!

These camels fascinate me...(obvious huh!!!).They all have different personalities which shows as one takes time to talk to them. I got chatting to a lad who worked with them- he was doing a gap year before doing physiotherapy. A very interesting and devoted fellow who had quite a bond with them.

A selection of snaps to enjoy.......

take care and enjoy my travels/adventures..... with luv....

Now in NW Oz........

I have enjoyed nearly 4 weeks in NZ. It was a well needed break. I enjoyed getting to know my little granddaughter again- she is 20 mths.

I also had the joy of being part of my new granddaughter's birth- Tilly Mae Campbell arrived on the 10th May. Three days later I flew to Perth. I spent a lovely weekend with my brother and sister-in-law in Perth, then on to Broome.

I am here in Broome until 17th June. Then we pack up and are moved by prime mover to Derby.

We have 3 weeks in Derby and leave 15th July.

After Derby we go to Fitzroy Crossing for the week 18-23rd July.

We leave and move on to Halls Creek for another week 26-1st August.

From Halls Creek we go up to Wyndham for another week finishing 5th August.

Then on to Kununurra for a longer visit from 8th Aug until 5th September.

From there I am not sure of dates, but we return to the WA coast and are at Port Hedland until I finish in October.

Broome is quite unique- amazing people I have met so far.It has a fascinating history of the Pearl industry.From the late 1800's it was known as "the Pearling Capital of the World." The mother of pearl shell was highly sought after. In the 1950's Japan's famous Kikichi Mikimoto came to Broome and started the famous "seeding" the oyster to produce a perfect cultured pearl.There are still many mementoes of that era, though many buildings were seriously damaged during the war.I am lucky I have the use of a very nice Subaru Outback- (500km a month), so am able to do some exploring. My receptionist is very nice. She has done trip before so knows all the places to go, people to see.

Last night I did something that has been on my 'bucket' list for a long time- being on Cable Beach at sunset and enjoying the camels trekking. Perfect sunset- delighted with my photos...I have attached some for you to enjoy.

Another trip that has been on my 'bucket' list since I arrived in Oz, is visiting Cape Leveque.(Check out a map.) I booked a trip yesterday and go there in a couple of weeks time.

How amazing is that- 2 items of my 'wish list' accomplished in the same day!!!!!!!!!!!

Broome has the picture perfect coastline- white sands stretching as far as the eye can see, the deepest turquoise sea which looks like its been taken to with the "vibrancy" button in Lightroom-spectacular.Reaching down to the sea in a lot of places are deep red rocks. I have found a spot sitting by the pool which has power, and internet access, so I shall attempt to keep my blog up to date....promise.

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I HAVE NOW LEFT THE NORTHERN TERRITORY

I am very surprised it is nearly a year since I have added a post to my blog. Life has been hectic, but still no excuse. Having had no access to broadband in the flat is the main reason. I have finished in the NT. I have mixed feelings about that . I really enjoyed the job in Darwin, but having been there 3 years, it is time to move on.

I have been offered a job working in NW Australia, which I start in 2 weeks time.

At the moment I am in Ashburton awaiting the birth of my 5th grandchild...

When I think of Darwin I will always think of tropical living- heat, humidity, storms, balmy nights, mangoes, wetlands, wonderful sunsets.

I have loved my time here, and love the photos I have. The birds here are special, a lot of them unique to the Territory. I am sorry to have left the NT, it is unique and an amazing place to live.

My next experience will be as unique and as amazing.