A postcard from Broome

 

We begin in Broome.  According to tourist marketing Broome has a population of 15,000 and is the gateway to the Kimberley and home to pearl farms. Kimberley has a population of 35,000. An area of 420,000 square kilometres.

I discover that Broome is Cable Beach. When we walk to Cable Beach. The grassy park above the beach is home to bongo players, guitarists, people lounging and relaxed hippies.

At Cable Beach  we discover choices.

Go left if you want to walk on the sand. Wiggle your toes in the sand. Peer at sea weeds and crawling molluscs leaving a trail behind themselves.

Go left if you want to waddle in the warm sea water. Get close to camels. Practice your introductory speech for tonight’s dinner.

Go left if you want to feel the breeze in your face and hear the waves. See acres of flat sand dissolving into gentle waves. Mingle with walkers, strollers, runners, bike riders, dog walkers, fisher people and photographers.

Go right if you want to drive in your blessed four-wheel drive on the sand.