Its different here in WA

Bungle Bungle


This "freshie" similar to the one seen this morning


We crossed the border and arrived here in Kunnanurra on Wednesday. It is like being in another country. At the border we are met by the WA police as well as by the quarantine authorities who search the car and caravan for fruit, vegetables, honey etc. Then the police breath test the driver, want to see drivers license and record the detail of license and registration, "welcome to WA". I was going to ask where the duty free store was. Then all of a sudden it is one and a half hours earlier than before. In the NT the sun has been rising about 6.45am and setting about 6.45 pm. Then the next morning we are woken by the sun as usual but it is 5.30am and then it is dark at 5.30 in the afternoon. By the time happy hour comes around you are really hanging out for it.

Then at 7pm we watch the ABC news and the major news item is "will the West coast eagles beat Collingwood". This really took up the first 4 minutes of the ABC news. But wait then you get to the sports news where the same store is on again but in more detail. The Rugby and Soccer get a brief mention but not a word on the League finals. I have not seen a local TV program but there has been no promotion or advertising of League even on channel 9.

We are really enjoying being here though, it's hot but you just stay in the shade and get an occasional breeze and fall into the shady pool from time to time. Kunnanurra is a new town so is clean and tidy with green grass and lots of water around. We went to the local markets this morning and a huge choice of local good qualitr fruit & veg so we stocked up. The caravan park is located on a lake and there is a dog exercise are where they can have a swim. People say you don't need to worry about the fresh water crocodiles in the lake as they wont harm you. But when there was one, about 1.5 meters long, laying on the bank about 50 meters from our van this morning when I took Olly for his morning walk, who casually slid into the water and drifted away as we approached, I am having second thoughts about how much they might like a Maltese(r) for breakfast.

We had a flight over Lake Argyle, the Bungle Bungles and the Argyle Diamond mine yesterday, which was fantastic. Also drove up to Wyndham after the flight, it was very hot but scenic.

Photos attached show what its like. There are more photos on facebook for those who use it. love Sue, Chris & Olly