Day 88 - Broome

Up early to do some washing - nope both machines busy. Checked again - nope. Guess I will wash tonight.

Off to Tackle World for some fishing line and yes more Lures. Next stop the Tourist Info Centre to find out about going north of Broome next week to Smithies and Cape Leveque, Chemist for new sand fly repellent, I hate Bushman's, last shop was Bunnings for tap fitting.

Guy at tackle shop told us the Cape Leveque is now closed, left to rot with no maintenance so is now unsafe to enter. Tourist Info gave us some brochures about Ardi - Dampier Peninsula, it was a very busy place, short staffed I think, cued up for 20 mins to get to the counter. Bunnings was packed with stock and people, staff were really helpful and friendly.

Lunch, swimmers, block out, The Locals insect repellent and water packed. Off to Coconut Wells Lagoon, Rock Pools and Willie Creek.

I didn't do my homework with the tides so our first stop at the Lagoon was low tide so we headed to the Rock Pools, so peaceful watching the tide come in, Wayne had a nap on the beach while I had a swim. Went back to the Lagoon when the tide was almost in but not big enough to create the Lagoon or for the creek to flow...bummer.

Off to Willie Creek, which was 9 km of red corrugated dirt, reminded us of the Cape. Went to the Pearl Farm but quickly turned around and went to the creek where there were a few Vans camped in the scrub. Drove down onto the rocks next to the creek which was the most beautiful blue, looking across to the white sands where the creek ran out to sea.

Water was crystal clear, had our lunch on the back of the car then I went for a swim as the tide receded from the rocks. Was a lovely way to spend the afternoon.

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