The nights are distinctly cooler in Broome, although the day time temperature is still around the low to mid 30s. From sweltering through the night we are now shivering and the sleeping bags have had to make a reappearance. Unfortunately temperatures can only fall as we travel south toward Perth. Let’s hope it doesn’t get too chilly! But for now, it’s another languid day of sun, sea and sand in Broome. A bit more browsing around a very quiet China Town, stopping for a while to look round two pearl luggers which are in dry dock at the back of a pearl showroom. It is amazing to think that as recently as the mid-1970s pearl divers were still using copper helmets, weighted boots and rubber oversuits. Finally bought some books on India and Bali. We now just need to work out our itineraries! Both Indonesia and India require evidence of onward flights as a condition of entry so we need to make decisions about just how long we are going to spend in Indonesia.
We round off the day with a walk along Cable Beach at sunset; a more magical and vivid sky tonight … but still no camels.
Our small lay-by of last night has suddenly become very popular and we find ourselves in a convoy of three campers turning in for an overnight stop. Followed shortly after by another four; we have a little itinerant village springing up here!
Our road trip hits 4000km and we are still not half-way.
Hi, sorry to hear about the bites and the general feeling of well hidden disappointment with the West coast road trip so far. Has Any caught much yet? I have missed a big chunk, and can’t understand the reference to Wicked. Is it some sort of swingers site for travellers? If so, what are you getting a refund for?
Seems your decision not to get a 4WD was a mistake. Maybe all will be revealed when I go into the March and April archive.
Indonesia will be interesting. It is a huge country…is there nowhere less touristy than Bali?
Still, you are very seasoned travellers…I got excited go to Eltham Palace yesterday. Eight miles from Brixton, and almost in Sidcup!
Reminds me of the leaving party of the finance director of Reuters. In the course of this career with the company he had travelled the world and lived in some great places. During the farewell speeches he was asked where he and his wife would be retiring to. He answered in all seriousness: ‘Sidcup’.
Best
P