We had a lovely but pretty rough drive from Kununurra to Halls Creek yesterday. Lots of stock, lots of green and lots of water plus stunning ranges all the way. That part of the Kimberley is just hilly and windy enough to make it really, really interesting-unfortunately, I feel like I'm getting a cold and couldn't be bothered taking photos :-(.
Halls Creek is a much nicer place to visit than last time we spent a few days there. They'd had riots and kids were being held in protective custody after some sexual assaults on them. It was awful. The stricter grog laws made for a much nicer stay last night. It must be better fo all of us I think!
Today we've driven to the very beautiful Fitzroy Crossing Resort-one of the nicest parks we've ever stayed in. Grass, trees and usually a chance to wash the car. A nice pub and restaurant, tennis courts, motel etc and the coldest pool in Australia due to the shade of trees and buildings-don't think I'll bother this time! We stopped for an apple and a drink of water at Mary Pool along the way and again at the Ngumban Cliffs (100ks out of FC) for a few photos.
Ngumban Cliffs
This time, the sites are still to wet after The Wet, so no washing of vehicles as yet and we had to pick the driest site we could and be careful not to tear up the grass when we parked. Not too many people here yet either, so we got a top spot. The road was in a better condition today so no spilled olives or sundried tomatoes in the fridge for a nice change. The country has flattened out and got drier since leaving Halls Creek (just getting us ready for the VERY long VERY boring bit between Broome and Port Hedland I reckon)!
Tomorrow we have just under 400ks to travel to Broome where we'll spend at least 8 nights. We'll be there for the week of polo on Cable Beach being played between Australia and NZ-should be great so long as we aren't trampled by a polo pony!
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