18^th July: Broome

We have arrived in Broome,having completed the first 6,000 van kms of our trip. (Both cars have done more, of course – the X-Trail over 8,000) That is about 1/3 of the distance our little vans will travel.

This is a very full but dusty park. I had great difficulty booking a spot. Most caravan parks don't take bookings and the ones that do are full!! But we are out on Port Road. From my map, I thought it would be quiet. Huh! They've built two more major roads since then and we seem to have trucks going past all night! Big fence all the way around though which Amanda warned mewe would need!

Not an exciting drive here. We packed up and went to the wharf so that Gail could observe the low tide which here is about 11 metres down. Until you see it, it is hard to imagine. We stopped at Myall bore on the way out to get a better photo but, as it was dull and overcast, I don't think we achieved much. The road to Broome is flat and featureless. Not even a little mountain range to stir the senses. Easy driving though!

I wasn't sure when Amanda finished work but before I could ring her, she rang us. Maybe, she didnt believe we would be here on the 18^th as I had said! For those of you who don't know, Amanda is my sister Lorraine's youngest daughter. Recently married and with a little girl Larni, she and Jason live and work in Broome. She sounded excited to hear we were here and we will see her tomorrow.

First stop today: Chemist for medication and then Information Centre. I measured my blood pressure at the chemist: 122/70. Amazing! This life must suit me! (Glen, as per usual, is going out the door backwards!) Nice girl at the Information Centre was very enthusiatic about the Cape Leveque Road to Glen and so, Denis and Beth, we will take your advice and go.

Halleleujah! TPG works here. First time since Mt Isa!