Gladstone

We weren't sure where we were heading after leaving Nanga. But decided to check out the Stromalites on the way near Hamelin Pool. It's a short walk down to the beach to the board walk. It was pretty interesting and the Stromalites looked good through the water but that's about it. Bit of a science lesson then we were off again.

 We had planned on going to Gladstone camping area but had been told it was closed due to the wet weather. We decided to try for there and if no good continue on to Carnarvon. Luck was in our favour today. The camp ground managers were at the gate and let us through but warned of a 50m stretch of slippery mud. And they were right, was a little hairy but we managed to drag our big ass van in there. Only slide a little! It's a quiet pretty cheap camp by a beach and old jetty. We managed to score ourselves a prime waterfront site and settled in to stay a few days. 

It was so nice to be out of a caravan park finally. To sit outside and enjoy a magic view and sunset. Much more what this trip is about. We spent our time doing school work, having walks on the beach, doing some fishing and swimming. We met an old couple there who had been doing some successful fishing and they shared their catch. Was very much appreciated and tasted good too.

On one of our walks we came across the skeletons and skin of two dead dolphins. An interesting education experience for the kids after being at Monkey Mia. Of course Charlotte took small bone and a tooth as a souvenir. 

We had a great evening one night fishing off the old jetty. I caught 7 fish in a short space of time. I was pretty excited, even if they were too tiny to keep!!

On this trip we tend to get distracted and forget the date. I know, we find it hard!! We almost forgot Mother's Day, but remembered in time. The kids made me a lovely card each. Jake made me some Lego to keep and Charlotte made a book  mark. I loved their little gifts, who needs expensive gifts. 

Was a little sad to leave this relaxing quiet spot but there is so much more to see in this part of WA so we decided to push on.