Monthly Archives: July 2013

Kimberley 2013 – day 17

Posted on July 10, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

We are leaving Derby today and heading North along the Gibb River Road. Reception will likely not happen until we re-appear in about 2 weeks. We stop at Imintji for fuel then travel onto Charnley River Station. When we arrive … Continue reading →

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Kimberly 2013 – day 16

Posted on July 9, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

Today we took a 30 minute boat plane flight to Talbot Bay then boat to the Horizontal Falls, what an amazing place and experience. We flew over the mudflats and their dendritic network of mangroves, then mountains and gorges blanketed … Continue reading →

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Kimberley 2013 – day 15

Posted on July 8, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

A relaxing start to the day. Breakfast then we tour around town gathering a few odds and ends. Shopping day is tomorrow afternoon, this is so we are fully stocked for the Gibb River Rd. Viewed an art exhibition at … Continue reading →

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Kimberley 2013 – day 14

Posted on July 7, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

Went for an early morning walk looking for the elusive Gouldian Finch. None sighted : ( Breakfast then we commence to leave this beautiful spot to head to Derby. On the track out we come across a small flock of … Continue reading →

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Kimberley 2013 – day

Posted on July 6, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

Another beautiful sunrise. Hot breakfast then off exploring. Bird life is wonderful. A bird watchers dream but photographers nightmare, the little blighters don’t stay still for long. Squeaky beach is worth the kilometre walk. Beautiful sandy beach. No need for … Continue reading →

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Kimberley 2013 – day 12

Posted on July 5, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

We wake to another beautiful sunrise. Early morning walk along the beach then coffee at the cafe, only staff, wildlife and us present. We pack up camp and head back to the main road and head North to our next … Continue reading →

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Kimberley 2013 – day 11

Posted on July 4, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

Wake to a sunrise and chorus of birds. Early breakfast and early 3km walk East along the beach. The beach is littered with interesting shells, pieces of coral and sponges and occasional camel tracks amongst the evidence of intense crab … Continue reading →

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Kimberley 2013 – day 11

Posted on July 3, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

Leaving our very comfortable accommodation and heading up the Dampier Peninsula. Had Breakfast with our friend Margie in Broome before heading off. Finally blue sky and warm sunshine. : ) Road goes from bitumen to sandy runway to narrow trail … Continue reading →

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Kimberley 2013 – day 10

Posted on July 2, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

Into day 10, double figures! Found we missed my Nephew by 35km whilst on the Tanami. He is flying in an ultralight with friends from Hindmarsh Island (South Australia) across the centre of Australia to Broome. http://www.microlightodyssey.com.au/home They are at … Continue reading →

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Kimberley 2013 – day 9

Posted on July 1, 2013 by mjsjbaltais

Late rise, 6.20am. Funny how sunrise and sunset and noise of wildlife dictate terms of sleep and waking hours. Lots of blue sky and morning is mild : ) still very windy. We crossed the old Fitzroy Crossing bridge and … Continue reading →

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