Woke to a dazzling morning.
Our stay in Broome ended today, found it hard to leave and the two of us even had some discussions about staying on...finding work and seeing how things pan out.
Obviously we did leave but not until we had made our way to Cable Beach for our last walk along the top of the sand dunes.
Had a morning coffee and fruit toast at Zanders overlooking the ocean before calling into the local supermarket to buy fresh fruit and vegetables then followed the road signs to Derby.
Found it unbelievably hot today. We had to wait until we found a roadhouse to stop for lunch, just so we could have some shade.
It was 33oC in the shade but felt much hotter.
Derby (two hundred and twenty kilometres north east of Broome) appears to be a nondescript little town but surprises you with its history and stunning natural features.
It is the oldest town in the Kimberleys, is famous for its boab trees and massive tides.
Myall's Bore and trough which has been known to cater for up to five hundred head of cattle in its heyday.
Boab Prison Tree - could be 1500 years old, is 14 metres in diameter and has an infamous past.
A site of significance to Indigenous Australians.
Derby Wharf at sunset, tide's in and can recede extra quick leaving you high and dry - and a target for the local crocodiles!
We enjoyed fish and chips from the wharf restaurant, while watching the spectacular colour show of the setting sun.
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