Broome

Pearls were the industry that made Broome famous, it is still the fact today, although tourism is up there high on the list. The famous Cable Beach and sunsets we hear about don't disapoint. The sea is the most beautiful blue. I thought before I came to Broome that the ride on the camels was a "must do", however I was just happy to see them on the beach and appreciate the sunset. That was until a seagull dropped a nice present on my neck! Missing my hair that I had only washed a couple of hours earlier.
John and I were with dozens of others watching the sun go down after a hot day of 30c. Cable Beach has some lovely resorts close by. Our caravan park is at the other end of town, but very pleasant.

We hired a small car for two days. Much easier to park in town and we can leave the motor home hooked up to the power onsite.


at the Pearl Luggers


John and I did two tours yesterday. One was to the Pearl Luggers, to hear about the pearling industry, especially the hard times the divers had in days gone by. We drove out to the port and John walked out onto the jetty. Later we were picked up in a bus for a tour 40klms from Broome, to Willie Creek Farm. Here we learnt about the modern day pearl farming and the value of the pearls, which included at talk and a short cruise.

wild brumbies near Willie Creek Farm.

our cruise boat.

Willie Creek Farm and Pearl showroom.

Today we looked around town, saw some shops, and had a couple of hours back at the park before heading off to see the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

looking around Broome cliffs.

Sunset over Cable Beach.

The camels.

Some of the crowd watching the sunset.