24^th July: Broome

It is funny how, after having been away for just two days, Broome felt like home. I suppose it is that the van is home. But today, we did mundane things like going shopping at Chinatown while Glen went to Amanda's and washed the car and washed our quilt, sheets and blanket. (We'd not secured the dust hatch at one point and the van filled with dust. Not useful!) The car looks all white and clean at the moment (probably not for long!) and our bed smells better (less asthma I hope!).

There are some great shops in Chinatown and Gail had a lovely time. She bought her pearl earrings, swimming togs and clothes. I picked up my glassses that Qld Teachers'Health had returned repaired and bought a tunic for next winter with a copy of Monet's Gardin on the front. Love the colours!!

We went for a swim at Cable Beach, avoiding the jelly fish, and caught up with Larry and Gail who had arrived from Derby. It will probably be the last time as they are staying for 3 weeks. Pity, as we have enjoyed their company! I found a place that made wood-fired pizzas and so we had a quick and enjoyable dinner with a cold bottle of chianti-style red from Kingaroy. That is the last of our wine from home. Sad! We will have to rely on the cheapies from the bottle shop until we get to wine areas near Geraldton. (Yes, I have sussed them out already!) I also had a long chat to Lorraine which was great! A nice night!