Broome

We decided to spend an extra night at Kunanurra and then made a dash for Fitzroy Crossing arriving just before sunset but with plenty of time to set up, cook dinner and have a beer.
Next day we had a wander around the Sunday market which consisted of a BBQ in the front yard of the local pub, a little indigenous art, a couple fella’s carving Boab nuts and a local woman making damper. We stocked up on supplies at the local basketball stadium as the supermarket had burnt down the week before.
On the way into Windjana we stopped at Tunnel Creek which is literally a cave through which an ancient creek has weathered a tunnel. In the middle it was pitch black and laced with bats of various sizes. The water was flowing and cool so we decided to go for a dip at the far end. As it got deeper floating down the creek the temperature became absolutely icy and almost painful. After a little rest we were off to the Gorge.
We met James and Lee after travelling the Gibb River Road and set up camp. All was well until dinner time when tragically a blowback in the gas line set their camper on fire. In a matter of seconds the camper and all of their belongings were raised to the ground.
Fortunately no one was injured, we ate and got through the night. Next day they headed off to Derby to reconcile.
After arriving in Broome the news was good the Harvey’s had secured a new camper bought some supplies and were back in action to continue the trip.
Meanwhile it has been lovely camping in one spot and such a beautiful place. Broome is a must see destination with great weather and Cable beach about a five minute walk away. We have been fortunate enough to have surf as the weather down south has pushed a little swell up north. Subsequently the kids have new Boogie boards.
After a camel ride we had a BBQ of local threadfin salmon and a bucket of prawns on the beach watching the sunset…
I don’t think I’m coming home!
Till’ next time, cheers Cam

p.s. I just saw 2nd reef crankin but it doesn’t beat 2 foot surf in 23 degree water… or does it Gboy?

After spending a couple of nights parked beside the Spring Creek at the entrance to the The Bungle Bungles we decided to go north to Kunanurra. Very warm 34 degrees but as we were told today it’s too cold for the Barra to bite. That didn’t stop Billy and I trying out a few lures, travelling over Ivanhoe Crossing ‘with visible crocodiles’ and 4WD trecking down the river to our secret spot. Well the Barra weren’t hungry and we all went to the pub for dinner.

Meanwhile James and Lee are travelling the Gibb River Road with all the dust and glory for themselves. The plan is to catch up at Windjana Gorge which is a little way past Fitzroy Crossing.

Tomorrow will be a little more fishing just in case, perhaps a boat ride, a look through the local galleries and a trip to the local rum distillery.

See you soon :-)

We're off again...

We managed to screw the door back on, Attach the legs of the table again and also re-wire the breaks.

So now we are off to the Bungle Bungles. It wont be possible to take in the van so we will camp under the stars, sleep in the car or bunk in with the others.

It's already into the low 30's and not a cloud in the sky.

Bye for now, I'm off to catch a Barra...

:-)

Across the Tanami...

Spent last night at Rabbit Flat. Not a lot there but you could buy Diesel or Unleaded for a mere $2.20 per litre or a loaf of bread for $7.00!! The people who own the place have been there for 40 years - a very long time!!!

Headed off this morning and managed to finish the Tanami, making it to Halls Creek by around 4.15. A very long day, and the last 50kms were very bumpy to say the least!!!
When we did a maintenance check we had a heap of dust in the camper, we had lost the brakes on the camper, broken the leg on the table in the camper, the door of the camper and the chemicals for the port a loo had punctured and leaked through the kichen cupboard - all part of a day on the Tanami!!!!

Set up camp at Halls Creek now. The kids have had a swim and we are sitting outside at 9pm (WA time) in shorts and T shirts!!!!

Be in touch soon

The Travelling Taylors

In the middle of BFN...

Hi everybody,

We are on the Tanami Track after pending three days out the back of Alice Springs. We have been thru Ularu and Yulara, now we're off toward the Bungle Bungles.

Got to go as we have had all of three minutes Sat phone.

Bye for now.

Cheers

Cam