Heading north along the coast from Broome
Early August 2012
Well, we've enjoyed a lot of beach along the WA coast but Middle Lagoon, about 200kms north of Broome, may be our favourite (thanks to my ol' boss Kym Tilbrook for the tip). Run by the Gnylmarung community (try saying that sober), this campground was very laid back and idyllic.
The observation deck - we enjoyed plenty of morning coffees overlooking this beautiful bay with whales breaching and tail slapping. In the quiet of night we could hear what sounded like car doors slamming...only after a while did we realise it was the whales crashing about. 
The kids are playing on the beach below...so shall we fish, read or just enjoy the view?
The camera doesn't do it justice, but 20 whale sightings a day were not uncommon.
Kicking back...30C on average...a charmed life indeed.
This beach life is just exhausting.......
Now for some adventure - Mud-crabbing time
The ute with an old lounge chair strapped on the back tears along the bumpy red track. Branches whistle overhead as the local Gnylmarung kids and Riley bounce along whooping with glee. It was one of those times as a parent that you just cross your fingers.
Our guide Bunches (Keith) assures us they don't get crocs in these parts....well not too often anyway!
The kids get a lesson in spear handling.
Got one!
That's OK........more for mum and dad.....YUM!
Broome - Cable Beach
Paul flies home briefly to visit his dad who's just had heart surgery. Mum holds the fort at Broome.
Cable Beach mermaid....so far so good.
Not a bad pool for a caravan park....only 2 more days til Paul gets back.
On the eve of Paul's return, the gastro hits the Rowdy Roadtrippers again....Nikita bounced back quickly, but poor Riley is down for the count for 5 days. The good news is that Robin is making an excellent recovery....so it's back to Middle Lagoon for us.
Rowdy Moments - weeks 12-14
The Good: The unexpected concert by a fantastic Aboriginal duo "The Pigram Brothers" outside our camper trailer at Broome. We returned dishevelled from a day out to a mass of deck chairs all around us and great Kimberley music playing - it was a bit of a treat.
The Bad: Seeing Riley so unwell.....they breed some good bugs in these parts and we simply had to sit it out and keep him cool and hydrated.
The Ugly: The Cable Beach nudists (according to the kids). While driving along the beach we came across the nudie bit which was a bit bereft of luscious Dutch backpackers but well stocked with retirees resplendent in their beer guts, no-longer-gravity-defying boobs, wrinkly pink butt cheeks and assorted dangly bits. "Look, these people are so ruuuude," shrieked Nikita. "Let's get outta here...these people are freaking me out," insisted Riley. Ok, ok back to the regular beach for us.
Middle Lagoon (again)
Mud-crabbing adventure - part two. Hey, I'm an old hand at this now......
But, are you sure there's no crocs here?
Yep, trust me.....
Only these little beauties
Now for a spot of beach fishing. Longtoms put up a good fight....
But Archie's not so sure about those teeth. 
Well, I guess it was only a matter of time.
Cape Leveque - near the tip of the Dampier Peninsula - our next swimming beach is about 3000kms to the right...no wonder we're finding it hard to leave here.
Beach bum mum.
But, that's enough lounging about. Time to leave the coast....the Kimberley awaits.... 
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