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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