Here We Go Again

On the road again with Silver Leader, his wife Rose and Forbsy. A slightly different plan this time, with much less time constraints but with plenty of unexpected issues like Covid. Forbsy needs to be home early but will be with us up the east coast. Thankfully we have Silver Leader with his administrative skills to work us through the over booked caravan parks and weather of indifference. In time we will part from them too but for now its three vans off again on a adventure around Australia

Here We Go Again – Chapter 90 – Broome Day 12

The fishing is slow but not uneventful. A couple of very promising bites encourage prolonged attempts. From time to time we up stakes and move towards the receding tide. By the time I have “caught” a number of “weed fish” we are several hundred metres under the high tide mark.

Here We Go Again – Chapter 91 – Broome Day 13

Many of the patrons leave well before the moon gets directly above, not that we want to wait until midnight either. What it does allow, is that although we are getting great shots from our vantage point, there are palm trees in most shots.

Here We Go Again – Chapter 92 – Broome Day 14

Guess what. It has been done but the paperwork had not gotten to the front desk – AGAIN. What are these people running?

Here We Go Again – Chapter 93 – Broome to Barn Hill Station

At the office, notes on the wall suggest tonight is going to be a super low tide, exposing much of the reef just off the beach. The office also has treats like vanilla slices and chocolate brownies that suggest to Robyn she might have morning tea all day tomorrow in this space.

Here We Go Again – Chapter 94 – Barn Hill Station Day 2

Back at the van, I can’t find my sunglasses. I am worried I have left them at the previous site and after lunch, I walk back over there for investigation. No joy, the site is as pristine as it was when we first set foot on it.

Here We Go Again – Chapter 95 – Barn Hill Station to 80 Mile Beach

We are in no mood for the entire experience. We turn and head for home, stopping to watch hermit crabs move around in shallow pools. Their movement, captured on video as they move in terms of millimetres as they go about their lives

Here We Go Again – Chapter 96 – 80 Mile Beach Day 2

Reeling quickly I catch up to the fish. The way this is going it will be on the beach shortly. Just at the back of the waves, there is a major change. Apparently, the fish has realised it is hooked and its current direction will have it gasping for water very quickly.

Here We Go Again – Chapter 97 – 80 Mile Beach Day 3

They are experienced campers in the area. They talk of Wreath Flowers to be found about the time we would be in Geraldton and the massive machinery of the Pilbara. I talk of my want to visit Marble Bar, they suggest it is more interesting than one might think.

Here We Go Again – Chapter 98 – 80 Mile Beach Day 4

Desert on the other hand is a different story. Lime Swirl Cheesecake, not something I would order where there were options are more of a chocolate nature but it is what it is and it was very nice.

Here We Go Again – Chapter 99 – 80 Mile Beach to Mable Bar

What a surprising chain of events. A pub in a small town renowned for its heat, turning on an amazing night of “entertainment” with an eye opening insight into a passionate personality.