More beaches, Coconut Wells this time which is a lovely, largely deserted tidal lagoon and wild, windy beach. It's been crazy cold for Broome, the wind hasn't helped, so we've been wearing jumpers and a scarf much of the time. This place was lovely, a wander around for a few hours watching how the lagoon … Continue reading Beaches and moonrise in Broome →

Four days we have now been in Broome, and it's a peaceful, mellow place. Lots of clean, empty beaches with dinosaur footprints, lovely sunsets to watch while eating curry at the surf club, remote capes to explore followed by a pearl farm tour and a rather lovely pearl necklace ... Sunset and beach colours The … Continue reading First days in Broome →

I am sitting in the plane, on the way to Broome, after my first six weeks of working at Santos. The holiday was booked before I started work, and it feels like a good time to take a break and just consider the job. It’s a day to day support role, keeping an oil facility … Continue reading Six weeks of work, and my first holiday →