2nd sept Coral Bay

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September 2nd 2010

Published: September 2nd 2010


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Iron Ore train...236 carriages...2.5kms long!!
Here we are at Ningaloo Homestead Station Camp Ground tucked in behind a sand dune that leads to the Indian Ocean. We are cooking up enough chow mein to probably feed most people who actually read this blog! Sad to leave Exmouth, but the weather has turned a little and we are experiencing cloud coverage and wind. Not ideal for beach activities. Anyway looking out we see lots of sand dunes with pasture to help feed the 3,000 goats that apparently roam this station. The farmer (camp host!) says that they are tapping into the Malaysian market and sitting on a goldmine. Typical W.A. It’s all about mining!!
Anyway it is off to Coral Bay tomorrow, via the dirt road. Not sure about the weather predictions, as most places South are not that warm.
Peter here
Spent yesterday snorkelling over coral reefs which I didn’t realise even existed over here. Really warm crystal clear water and a multitude of tropical fish - really great!
Now in the middle of nowhere on a sheep/goat station with the reef and lagoons awaiting us tomorrow. Might have a drink tonight and fall over drunk.
Grad I’m here and you are there! (sorry)
Peter
Slept
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Brickie inside a bucket on the tom Price Mine tour.
in this morning.. not up till 7:30. Boys went walking along beach and I (girl Glenyse) slept in!! We left and drove along 53km of Ningaloo Homestead to Coral Bay sand track.





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Date: 2nd September 2010

Looks fantastic
I can feel the warmth in those pics but i can tell you it is still freezing down here. Hope these responses are getting through. Barry

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Date: 3rd September 2010

we're jealous!
looks fantastic team! that snorkling shot had me. No baby news yet... well overdue and we are over the wait! hopefully soon x

From Blog: 2nd sept Coral Bay
Date: 9th September 2010

Hello Ned!!!
Congratulations...great news. Looking forward to meeting little Ned but will have to wait till we get home. You all stay well and enjoy this amazing time in your life. Love from Glen, John, Pete and Brickie.

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