Tuesday 29 May 2012

Day 9 Broome



This morning we actually slept in! I didn't think that was possible. The kids finally got their wish and we spent the morning at the beach, Cable beach. The weather is lovely but chilly and the water was very cold. OK temperature for kids but not for Mums. Still, we paddled, spun around, jumped waves, played catch, built sandcastles and generally enjoyed ourselves. Cable beach is supposed to be one of the top 5 beaches in the world. I don't understand why, I think Cottesloe is much nicer. There are rocks, stingers (not today, much to the kids' relief), red sand, shallow water...but I'm not complaining, I'm on holidays and at the beach!



After lunch the kids said they were bored, so out came the schoolwork saved for just such an occasion. They did it enthusiastically and miraculously were not bored anymore.

Later in the afternoon I dragged three reluctant children to Chinatown to browse through shops. They ended up having an awesome time - checking out old pearl luggers, looking at expensive jewellery, quizzing an aboriginal art gallery curator about every single painting on the wall, getting free postcards from another gallery keeper because they were so 'cute and well behaved'. Ashley obtained a free guide to throwing boomerangs from her as well. The highlight of his afternoon though, was the sea shell gallery where he also was finally allowed to spend some of his money and bought some shells and a starfish - all carefully budgeted for.

The kids have made friends again and are playing footy together. I have emptied out the cupboards and sprayed for ants - we have a major invasion! Now I get to sit down and chill with a Matso's Ginger Beer and write this. Guess what? I finally feel relaxed.

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