Derby, Broome

We did a brief stop in Derby, had lunch, got some foam sealant at the hardware store, and checked out the wharf.

Then the prison boab tree where apparently they locked people up, then headed on to Broome.

Night one in Broome - set up, went down to the pub for dinner - massive fish and chips, totally stuffed. Day one, between the homework and grocery shopping, we achieved not much touristy this day - a tiny walk in town and a dip in the caravan park pool. Good news that the boys mostly got their homework done, so Friday was pretty free. We got down to the beach.

Fed the gold fish at the local shop on the way home. Saved us from the boys flipping their lids.

31st - went to the Saturday morning markets. Met Magnolia the local jeweller who makes her own stuff. Other people sold silver rings for $20. Her gold things were $2000 and up. I asked if she knew about the stamped silver bangles with divers, octopuses and sea creatures I'd seen 25 years ago. She said that sounds like John Miller. He's in Margaret River now, and used to be here.

Got a car wash on the way home. There was absolute masses of red coming off the car. It's bizarre to see it shiny again.