23/7/21- Broome touring.

We have had some strange weather while in Broome. For the last few nights as the temperature drops to mid 20s the condensation builds on every surface and it might as well be raining.

Today was even stranger. It was as though the clouds had forgotten where the ground was and had dropped too far. Just like flying through the clouds, we were driving through clouds as we drove towards the wharf. Not ideal for birding. We drove to the boat ramp anyway but soon gave up on the idea when we saw how thick it was.

With birding out of the equation and lookouts the same we decided to soak up a bit of history and headed for Chinatown. We had downloaded the jetty to jetty history walk app and used part of this to listen to the stories as we stood looking out along Streeters jetty (the original jetty where the pearler would bring their boats in). It is currently under repair but you could almost feel history around you just standing there on the red sand looking out along the jetty as it poked through the mangroves.

We wandered on along the street. Pausing to check out the diver statue (how on earth did they work in those suits?).

We scooted past the pearl shops with only a quick glance and into Jimmy Chi Lane which runs through Chinatown. There are posters telling about the history of Broome stuck up around the walls of the arcade between the shops so we could work our way along. Even the roof has some art reflecting the history.

I went across to Sun Pictures and bought us all tickets for us to view a movie in the old outdoor cinema on Sunday night

Then we drove the 12 miles back out to “The Mango Place” to have lunch and taste the various mango treats.

Mango pizza, various Jams and chutneys, mango and macadamia cheesecake and mango icecream

The next stop was a Gin distillery, where we tasted the two gins they make, plus an aniseed liquor and bitters. We decided to try them as mixed drinks but were disappointed with the result so did not buy any for you Denise. ( we know you are discerning)

We did some essential shopping to keep us supplied on the road. Now we just need fresh bread, fruit and veg and milk as we drive out of town.

I cooked up a version of chilli con Carne and froze the two packs I made for later. These will be great when I need a lazy night.

We had Tea together at Al and Zita’s place and watched the opening of the Olympics

Then we headed home and crashed.