Morning came the 39th Day

 Panoramic tour of the town to start. Expert local guide made it a pleasure  1st stop, Cable Beach. Yes 22km long. Looong flats at low tide. Learned about Lord McAlpine.

 Gaurentherne Point. . The site of dinosaur footprints, exquisite rock formations and a lighthouse.

Footprints under the sea.  Because of flats and rocks,access for boats is at a premium.almost car park rage on the beach. Alex our guide was full of background info...nothing like a local. Cables, camels, crocs and communities all featured. There are over 220 Indigenous communities in the Kimberley, 60 of these in Broome, although I had expected a greater presence.  Tourists really dominate and the town is geared to this. like everywhere they are currently facing staff shortages.

Next was the port, pearl luggers and pints. 

 

These aren't luggers but houseboats used at the Vertical Falls. The red sand below is called Pindan (?). Alex forbade us to walk on it because it permanently stains everything, including bare feet.

We called at Town Beach, the Japanese Cemetery ,Matso's Bar and Chinatown. We returned to Matso's for lunch.

Took the Broome Express out to Cable Beach for sunset. Contemplated a swim...yes for Luke, no for me.  The sand felt muddy, there were jellyfish and the water was a long way out. I preferred the visual experience.

And so ended the 39th day....the same as lots of other people.