Wed., 15th Aug., 2012 - A look around Broome

We needed one or two items of shopping, so we started to explore Broome.  It is an attractive town which is split up into definite areas - there is a part known as China Town, we found two fairly large shopping precincts & there are lovely beaches on either side of the peninsular.  As well as the usual supermarkets & familiar stores, Broome has lots of little individual shops, many of which are designed to attract visitors & holiday makers.  Almost a whole street is devoted to pearls, for which the town is famous.  I couldn't resist having a peep at some of them!

At lunch time, we joined Charlie, Judy & new friends, Bob & Gwen at a restaurant on Roebuck Bay.  It had an excellent position overlooking the beach & the vivid turquoise ocean.  We enjoyed a midday meal together before going our individual ways for the afternoon.

Town Beach Restaurant

At about 4.30pm., we joined Judy & Charlie again & all made our way to Cable Beach to watch the sun set.  We took chairs, nibbles & bottles of wine & settled down to enjoy the sun's colourful exit - it was a lovely way to end the day.  The best things in life are free (or, almost!)