Week 3 & 4

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The last 2 weeks have seen us complete our journey on The Warlu Way. Since the last blog we have journeyed from Port Hedland to beautiful Broome. After satisfying Jacks request of waiting for and viewing another incredibly long train we headed out to the beautiful coastline the runs from P. H to Broome. Our first few nights we spent in the bush at Cape Keraudren. We feasted on freshly caught mudcrabs and fish, thanks to the advice of some fellow travellers and Pauls tramping through the deep mud between the mangroves. Cape K is the beginning of 80 mile beach. We headed from here to The caravan park at 80 mile . The beach looked so inviting but we were advised not to swim due to the Bull sharks in the water ! No luck at fishing here either. The beach is covered with loads of fabulous shells. The permanent residents there are up early collecting every day. The boys were lucky to befriend the ranger who took them for lots of rides on his ATV as he did his rounds during the day and also along the beach. We stayed at Barn Hill Station for the next 3 nights. The water was incredibly warm and thankfully no sharks or stingers. Unfortunately no fish caught. Lucky for us though we were given a feed by some other travellers (who had a boat). We rolled into Broome on the 27th and feel quite at home already. The town of course is focussed on tourism but still has a very relaxed feel. We went for a camel ride along Cable Beach. Jack chose the front camel, as he wanted to lead the train. His camel was called Horris. Finn and Paul rode on Thomas who was apparently a star in the movie Australia. We then settled in for the arvo to watch the sunset with a family we have met from Mt Eliza. It was so beautiful. We wandered around The Court house markets and indulged in some delicious mango icecream and then headed down to look at the Pearl Luggers on display on Dampier Tce. Of course , mandatory pearl viewing but with no purchases (yet). The stairway to The Moon was viseable last night so we sat on the grass out the front of our camp and ate dinner waiting for the moon to rise. It became quite dark so we pinned a glow stick to Finns teeshirt so we wouldn't loose him. The atmosphere was lovely with a band at the nearby cafe and lots of people out waiting to see the moon rise. It was a bit cloudy so not a perfect moon reflection on the water but beautiful anyway. Maybe tonight it will be better. We are driving up to Cape Leveque tomorrow for 3 nights camping on the beach. We are leaving the trailer in Broome , so the boys are excited to be staying in the tent. Must go, things to do (pearls to buy!) Thanks to all those you have sent messages. love Nic, PB , Jack and Finn.

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Photos

Yummy mudcrabs
Cape Keraudren

Nic and Finn
Barn Hill Station

Port Headland
Jack and Finn watching a very long iron ore train

Cable Beach, Broome
Riding camels

Campfire cooking
Finn and Dad just chillin

Parked on cable beach
few drinks with friends

Barn Hill Station
The toilet frog

Cape Keraudren
minding the fire

Cape Keraudren
The camp

Cape Keraudren
Yummy mud crabs

80 mile beach
waiting for the quad bike and Ranger Pete

80 Mile Beach
The quad bike

80 mile beach
Ranger Pete and Finn

Barn Hill Station
Cooling off

BarnHill Station
The beautiful coastline

Barn Hill Station
The toilet frog

Comments

[Lorraine]

Jealous
We are all very jealous and love hearing about your travels - keep the blogs coming. Love the Ree family

[Dot]

Glad to see you all Ok and doing well. great pics Cheers Dot

[bear]

greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen with envy but at the same time..... over the moon for you all!!!! .....and Yv just told me you guys are "doing lunch" at Matso on Friday - ohhh how I want to join you!! ...be sure to book a table out on the deck, Ill be there in spirit! It is so lovely to read your blog when it comes through, we often stop and wonder what you are up to at this very moment in time!! .....and to this point in the journey, we can still say - "been there done that!!"..... soon tho - we will be reading and taking notes for our far Northern adventure ....yet to be traced! best get back to cleaning my house !! Wooo Hoo!! loads of love to you all Bear xx

[Cliff Green]

Cape Leveque
Paul, Nic, Thanks for the great blogs - keep em coming. One of the best meals I have ever had was in the 'cafe' at Cape Leveque sittng on the verandah hanging out over a small beach. Fabulous. The pearl farm at One Arm Point is good too, if you can get to it. Some of the 'sweetest' mineral water in the world, supposedly, is from a drill site not far south from One Arm Point. Very deep sand road up to One Arm Point if I remember correctly. Flew into Cape Leveque by light plane. Cliff

[kit]

hunter gatherers
Paul is like a regular caveman hunting for his food - he'll never want it to end! Your photos are beautiful and clear - it is that amazing north west light! xx

[Renee]

Brilliant!
Hi Nikki and boys, Enjoying your adventures so much, you're having such wonderful experiences! Looking forward to the next installment..... Take care, Love Renee, Ger, Clauda and Leah

[anita]

fantastic photos, we are really enjoying your trip!!!! Keep having fun.

[Peter and Liz]

Nicki, thanks for all. Would love to visit as you are doing. One day soon!!!! Van is parked in the shed. Perfect backing!!!! Keep enjoying all. Peter and mum XXXXXX

[Lan]

I got all goose bumps after reading your email. Magic, just magic. Keep safe, Lan and co