PAT’S BIG ROAD TRIP WEEK  7+8+9

Week 7

Hey guys I know I haven’t posted in a while because we have been out of reception for awhile (almost 3 weeks)! 

But anyway we have been to the Dampier Peninsula (north of Broome) where we stayed at Pender Bay for almost a week. Our camp site was right on the beach and we could watch whales from our camp site. They were also very noisy overnight too! They were tail slapping and snorting while we fell asleep most nights. Here we went snorkelling, whale watching (from our camp site and the beach!) went to Cape Leveque, and the 100^thanniversary of the Beagle Bay Church (this church is made from pearl shells!) then we went back to Broome, I really liked the Dampier Peninsula but Broome was my favourite.

View from our Campsite on the Dampier Peninsula

The Mother of Pearl Alter at the Beagle Bay Church

Dad and I having a sunset swim at Cable Beach in Broome

 Week 8 

After we left Broome we started the Gibb River Rd. The first place we went to was Winjana Gorge where we saw lots of fresh water crocs. Also at Winjana we went to Tunnel Creek which is a big cave with a creek running through it. We had to carry torches while walking through it because it gets really dark in there. Next we went to Silent Grove camp ground/Bell Gorge, where we could finally have a swim. Next we went to Mornington Wilderness Sanctuary where we went Canoeing up Dimond Gorge (this was really really good). We could swim every day here at different spots. Mum loved the birds and did lots of bird watchcing. I really liked Winjana and Silent Grove but Mornington was my favourite.

Me and a Freshwater Croc at Windjana!

Tunnel Creek - this was really cool

My dad trying to heard some cows out of the rubbish tip! ha ha ha ha ha!

Bell Gorge

Canoeing up Dimond Gorge at Mornington

My lunchtime view, Mornington

Afternoon swim at Cadjeput, Mornington

Week 9

The first place we went to was Mt Barnett Road House /Manning Gorge. Apart from the gorges at Mornington, this was our favourite gorge to swim in. I saw a Water Monitor Lizard when we were swimming there! Now (but again we might be in Darwin by the time you’re reading this) we are at Drysdale River Station Homestead which is approximately a 4591 square kilometre property!! Here we went on a scenic flight on a plane over the Kimberly (including Mitchell Falls) and drove to see some really really cool aboriginal art. Now were stuck here for an extra day because my dad has to fix our car. I really really liked Mt Barnett/Manning Gorge but Drysdale River Station is my favourite because of the energy here.

Enjoying a swim at Manning Gorge

Jumping off the rocks at Manning Gorge

The Water Monitor Lizard that I found!!

The pilot showing me how to fly the plane!

Birds eye view of Mitchell Falls

The Aboriginal art was amazing and some dated from over 50,000 years ago!!!!

Next we are off to El Questro, Lake Argyle and the Bungle Bungles.

See you in 5 weeks!

Pat. D.

Addit from Pat's mum - we have had a hiccup in our trip! Once we left Drysdale River Station our car fell apart - the rear diff fell off (long story!). Patrick and I are waiting for a lift to Kunnara from Ellenbrae Station and Les is with the car and trailer in Kunnara!! Hopefully we will be reunited and back on the road soon!!