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Pearl earrings
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For D,
These are similar to the ones I bought but mine are somewhat smaller- these
ones are worth a fortune. Most of the pearls in Broome are bigger than
you've probably seen in the average jeweller's shop at 10mm to 21mm in size
(each pearl!) and lustre as good as a mirror (note the 5 virtues of a
pearl), all of which come at a price (ie many thousands of Aus dollars). A
girl can only dream! This photo came from the Kailisaustralianpearls.com
website.
These are similar to the ones I bought but mine are somewhat smaller- these
ones are worth a fortune. Most of the pearls in Broome are bigger than
you've probably seen in the average jeweller's shop at 10mm to 21mm in size
(each pearl!) and lustre as good as a mirror (note the 5 virtues of a
pearl), all of which come at a price (ie many thousands of Aus dollars). A
girl can only dream! This photo came from the Kailisaustralianpearls.com
website.
12th Oct 2008, 02:39
comments (2)
Gantheaume Point, Broome WA
Jig along. that was an interesting piece of 4WDing you got me into!
(Unclenching the white knuckles now ;-) )
However, the view and the place were wonderful.
This is the lighthouse and rock formations around the Point. The red of the
soil and rocks was amazing. Some of these photos actually got close to how
red the soil was- and such a beautiful contrast to the blue sky.
(Unclenching the white knuckles now ;-) )
However, the view and the place were wonderful.
This is the lighthouse and rock formations around the Point. The red of the
soil and rocks was amazing. Some of these photos actually got close to how
red the soil was- and such a beautiful contrast to the blue sky.
11th Oct 2008, 02:39
| tags:Gantheaume Point,Western Australia,rock,soil,Indian Oceancomments (8)
Willie Creek Pearl Farm tour
This was a personal challenge- a 1hr trip up a 4WD dirt track. Thank God I
wasn't driving! The photos don't do justice to how red the dirt was and how
rough the road was. The chap doing the bus driving does this trip at least
twice a day during the tourist season. The two other guys in the photos were
backpackers working on the farm. Note the guy with the meat cleaver- we
listened very intently as he waved it about to clean the pearl shells! ;-)
The other guy ran the educational part of the tour and was very interesting-
how pearls are formed, sustainable farming of pearls and the qualities of a
good pearl.
wasn't driving! The photos don't do justice to how red the dirt was and how
rough the road was. The chap doing the bus driving does this trip at least
twice a day during the tourist season. The two other guys in the photos were
backpackers working on the farm. Note the guy with the meat cleaver- we
listened very intently as he waved it about to clean the pearl shells! ;-)
The other guy ran the educational part of the tour and was very interesting-
how pearls are formed, sustainable farming of pearls and the qualities of a
good pearl.
9th Oct 2008, 21:44
| tags:Willie Creek Peral Farm,Broome,Western Australia,pearlscomments (3)
Camel safari
The sign tickled my fancy. How does one drive a camel safely and is there a
special licence to drive one?
The camel rides on Cable Beach are a touristy thing that you really have to
do or you can't say you've been to Broome.
special licence to drive one?
The camel rides on Cable Beach are a touristy thing that you really have to
do or you can't say you've been to Broome.
9th Oct 2008, 06:29
| tags:Cable Beach,camel,camel safari,Broome,Western Australiacomments (8)
Sunset on Cable Beach
OK so you have to have the clich photo of the sunset, but this one was
beyond description and Cable Beach known world wide for them. Its one of
the reasons you go to Cable Beach and the other reason is for the camel
safari- more of that one later.
beyond description and Cable Beach known world wide for them. Its one of
the reasons you go to Cable Beach and the other reason is for the camel
safari- more of that one later.
9th Oct 2008, 06:14
| tags:Cable Beach,Broome,Western Australiacomments (4)
Road Train
Get out of the way! They stink and take up to 1km to stop so don't make them
slam on the brakes or you're dead.
slam on the brakes or you're dead.
9th Oct 2008, 05:54
| tags:road train,The Port,Broome,Western Australiacomments (6)
Things you should know about Broome
1. Its very hot even in the dry season
2. There are two seasons- wet and dry and even the dry season is humid
3. There is no postal service to homes in Broome. People have to pick
up their mail from a post box at Australia Post or other designated post
boxes.
4. There are no traffic lights but some huge round-a-bouts instead
5. There is no need to rush in Broome- its too hot to hurry!
6. If a road train with a full load of cattle is behind you, get out of
the way!
7. The red dust you hear about really can get into everything and is so
beautiful, you'll never forget it.
8. There's something really special about the boab trees
9. If you're backpacking, go to Broome, there's always jobs available
including running the Camel Safari, working in shops/restaurants and the
many lovely resorts
10. Once you've been there, you'll want to go back :-)
Broome was a blast and I'm so glad I went (and left a large chunk of my pay
there, but what else are holidays for? ;-) )
Seeing the brolgas in their natural habits was a real highlight. Reminds me
of a Christmas song we sang as children and doesn't get sung anymore.
2. There are two seasons- wet and dry and even the dry season is humid
3. There is no postal service to homes in Broome. People have to pick
up their mail from a post box at Australia Post or other designated post
boxes.
4. There are no traffic lights but some huge round-a-bouts instead
5. There is no need to rush in Broome- its too hot to hurry!
6. If a road train with a full load of cattle is behind you, get out of
the way!
7. The red dust you hear about really can get into everything and is so
beautiful, you'll never forget it.
8. There's something really special about the boab trees
9. If you're backpacking, go to Broome, there's always jobs available
including running the Camel Safari, working in shops/restaurants and the
many lovely resorts
10. Once you've been there, you'll want to go back :-)
Broome was a blast and I'm so glad I went (and left a large chunk of my pay
there, but what else are holidays for? ;-) )
Seeing the brolgas in their natural habits was a real highlight. Reminds me
of a Christmas song we sang as children and doesn't get sung anymore.
9th Oct 2008, 05:40
| tags:Brolgas,wet season,dry season,boab tree,Cable Beach,camel,camel safari,Broome,Western Australiacomments (5)
Lunch at The Port
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in Broome. no longer failing holiday 101. yeah!
Crispy chicken and rice with corriander and lemon dressing- yum.
Crispy chicken and rice with corriander and lemon dressing- yum.
8th Oct 2008, 05:19
| tags:The Port,Broome,Western Australiacomments (1)