Mario and Pat's Australian drive holiday

Day 14 & 15:  17&18/9/2014   Larrawa Station, WA to Broome, WA   Distance travelled:  550km

Day 14 was a leisurely 550km drive from Larrawa Station to Broome. We first had breakfast with Wendy and some of the guest, and then hit the road around 7:40am. Along the way more weird and wonderful Boab trees and some amazing rock formations.

We arrived in Broome around 1pm. We were a little tired and had a rest, then showered and off to Cable Beach to see the sunset. Cable Beach is listed as one of the top 5 beaches in the world. I can see why. The next Australian beach is Whitehaven Beach, in the Whitsunday Islands. Bondi & Manly don’t even make the top 20 list. Having said that I think it’s very subjective after having seen some of the top 5 beaches.

For dinner we went to a place called Cafe D'Amore. The food was nice, but it just felt strange. Spanish/Mexican music playing, the food on the menu was all Italian, The wine menu had  Spanish/Portuguese writing?  Also, not an inexpensive place to dine.

Day 15, we tried to sleep in, but were awake by 6:30am. We then had breakfast and then off to a place called The Mango Place. We had a look round their souvenir shop and tasted some of their jams and chutney. Of course I had a Mango smoothie and Pat had a Mango Mojito drink (non-alcoholic).

Pat wanted to do some shopping therapy and I stayed back at the hotel relaxing by the pool.

Later in the evening we went for a long walk on Cable Beach watching the sunset and the Camel walks. I initially thought about doing it, but have been on Camels before, Pat was not interested. We also, much to Pats initial protest went driving on Cable beach. For the most part the sand was hard packed, and some areas it was loose. The Q7 did it in style.

 Naturally we took a bottle of wine and some nibbles to watch the sunset. Brilliant day.
Tomorrow is another rest day in Broome.

 Sunset on Cable Beach.  Broome, WA

 I was talking to the owner of this trike. He bought his Harley, then ordered a trike kit from the US. Said it was the best thing he has ever done. He was from South Australia.

 Me on Cable Beach with Camels in background

My trusty Q7 on Cable Beach. It was fun and now I can put another tick on the bucket list.