Exposed Reef at low tide

About 12 k's north of Cable Beach, is a small reef that becomes exposed at a very low tide.  We took advantage of that low tide yesterday afternoon and drove up the beach to go and explore!

Beautiful pools and waterfalls occur as the tide retreats! 

A great way to spend a Sabbath afternoon.

A small reef shark was caught in one of the pools 

as the tide receded.  Some times there are turtles, sting rays etc.

Matilda is a pretty brave little girl

We found a couple of octopi, (not blue ringed) and I was amazed how quickly 

they can change colours to try and camourflage themselves.

Matilda taking the octopus from her Dad!

The Broome SDA church members, Annette (pastor's wife) Wendy & Chris, 

Robyn with Clancy. Colin & Tammy and Matilda.

WW II Catalina Flying Boats

We got up at 5:00am to take advantage of the very low tide to walk out to see the Catalina flying boat wrecks that are normally in 30 feet of water.  They had been bombed by the Japs just after landing.   It's an hour's walk each way.  We only had about 30 minutes there and had to treck back again as the tide would beat us!

Matilda & Clancy with a big star fish we found on the way

On the way back again... had to move fast to beat the 30 foot tide

Robyn and Dr Wendy Cavilla

That's about the closest I've got to flying since being here in Broome - but that will change

Arrived in Broome

Our little home for the next couple of years!

The caravan is parked amongst the mango trees 

and they're just starting to ripen!

Chris and Wendy Cavilla and Robyn on the beach

This is one of the things that I love about Broome... 

beautiful beaches and you can drive on them!

Patrolling Territory Beaches

Unfortunately I had the video off when we saw a big saltie croc get a fright and head back into the beach!

Flying around Darwin

Checking out an alternate landing area

Lovely Darwin beaches from Ben's Thruster 500

Robyn swimming in Edith Falls, one of our favourite spots!

Our car and caravan