I have enjoyed a weekend of R&R in Broome. I drove the 4 hours between Fitzroy and Broome on Friday morning, arriving about 1 PM. Once my things were dropped at my hotel, I took to the streets of Broome ... all those beautiful pearl shops!
My main task was to find the perfect gift for a very special birthday that is coming up. Success! I also had a long list of other things I needed to get while in Broome. Amazing how quickly I have become used to no traffic. Driving in Broome felt like being in the city! I had to find a hardware store, a department store, pharmacy and plant nursery. Some of it got done on the Friday afternoon, but the rest would have to wait until Saturday, as I was booked on a Sunset Camel Ride on Cable Beach.
The camels were all just lovely to look at. Such expressive faces and beautiful eyes. I picked the tallest camel to ride. Strange for me, with my fear of heights - not quite a hot air balloon ride, but high enough to challenge me.
The ride itself is very relaxing (if you ignore the annoying bloke I shared the camel with). I have some good pics and will load them Monday - just to prove I did it. The most beautiful bit of Cable Beach for me, is where the land meets the beach - the rugged rocks falling away directly to sand. I hope that picture will show just how beautiful it is.
It was such a treat on Friday night to have a restaurant meal and a drink! I have very lucky and met a terrific couple (Michelle and Jarvis) to spend the evening with. Such interesting and generous spirited people. We talked on and on until they had to take off to catch their flight back to Melbourne. It's funny how life brings people together in the strangest ways.
Broome's weather is different from FX's. Not as hot, temperature wise, but the humidity is high .. bloody sweaty weather. It has been nice to feel and smell a sea breeze, though.
Saturday was more shopping for all the things I need but cant get in FX - which is just about everything. Went to the local markets, too. Broome is strange for a tourist place - everything closes early in the afternoon on a Saturday.
It's been a treat having an internet connection at home (motel). Bought myself an ipod, so spent last night downloading stuff - music and talking books.
Time to pack the car and head off to pick up the plants I have bought, then head home. Can't leave it too late, as the cattle tend to roam across the road in the afternoon! I am looking forward to getting back to my little 'sea container'.
Until next time,
X
My main task was to find the perfect gift for a very special birthday that is coming up. Success! I also had a long list of other things I needed to get while in Broome. Amazing how quickly I have become used to no traffic. Driving in Broome felt like being in the city! I had to find a hardware store, a department store, pharmacy and plant nursery. Some of it got done on the Friday afternoon, but the rest would have to wait until Saturday, as I was booked on a Sunset Camel Ride on Cable Beach.
The camels were all just lovely to look at. Such expressive faces and beautiful eyes. I picked the tallest camel to ride. Strange for me, with my fear of heights - not quite a hot air balloon ride, but high enough to challenge me.
The ride itself is very relaxing (if you ignore the annoying bloke I shared the camel with). I have some good pics and will load them Monday - just to prove I did it. The most beautiful bit of Cable Beach for me, is where the land meets the beach - the rugged rocks falling away directly to sand. I hope that picture will show just how beautiful it is.
It was such a treat on Friday night to have a restaurant meal and a drink! I have very lucky and met a terrific couple (Michelle and Jarvis) to spend the evening with. Such interesting and generous spirited people. We talked on and on until they had to take off to catch their flight back to Melbourne. It's funny how life brings people together in the strangest ways.
Broome's weather is different from FX's. Not as hot, temperature wise, but the humidity is high .. bloody sweaty weather. It has been nice to feel and smell a sea breeze, though.
Saturday was more shopping for all the things I need but cant get in FX - which is just about everything. Went to the local markets, too. Broome is strange for a tourist place - everything closes early in the afternoon on a Saturday.
It's been a treat having an internet connection at home (motel). Bought myself an ipod, so spent last night downloading stuff - music and talking books.
Time to pack the car and head off to pick up the plants I have bought, then head home. Can't leave it too late, as the cattle tend to roam across the road in the afternoon! I am looking forward to getting back to my little 'sea container'.
Until next time,
X
2 comments:
It was fantastic to meet you Noela!
You definitely left an impression on us. Can't wait to catch up when you are in Melbourne! And quite right you are, its very funny how life brings people together in strange ways!
See you soon! xx
Michelle & Jarvis
I know where I want to live if I ever win a pile of money in the lotto. lol
The way you met Michelle and Jarvis reminds me of how I met that Dutch couple when I was in Sri Lanka. I'm not surprised that you made an impression on them, you certainly made on me. :)
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