We head off in our coach on tour today as Broome puts on a hot but dry day for us.
Michael is raring to go.
First stop...the Pearl Luggers Museum.
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We have just left the Pearl Luggers Museum. It was really interesting to learn about the pearl shell and pearl trade in Broome going back to the first settlers. The role of the Japanese as their best divers ever was very interesting and the multicultural history of this town also.
The guide described the diving techniques and showed us all the gear the divers had to wear to dive for the pearl shells. They worked extremely hard in those days and did a job that was very hazardous. The shells are used for making items like buttons for women's clothing and knife handles. This was a very lucrative trade and still is today with Broome being the pearling capital of the world.
Here is our dear son Michael holding a beautiful pearl shell (note the excitement on his face).
As I sit in the bus writing this I look out at the extraordinary red earth outside. Wow!
Next is a crocodile farm..........
It was very hot at the crocodile farm and we just watched the crocodile feeding. Some huge crocs and alligators!!
Now off to a lookout.....hopefully some nice photo opportunities there too......back soon ....
Where else in the world do you see such contrasting landscape as in Australia? Here we are at Gantheaume Point Broome.....see the light blue water, white beaches contrasting against the red earth and rocks.....spectacular ...
A very worthwhile excursion.....
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