Who can you trust

I told my crew that it would be worth forgoing showers for a few days in order to experience the World Heritage Area of the Ningaloo Reef. Well , you would think I was asking them to go on a hunger strike for a month. I know I've made some ordinary decisions over the years but I didn't think I had completely lost credibility.

Maybe after Alison enjoyed one of her peak experiences of the entire trip snorkelling the Turquoise Bay drift loop , some of my credibility will be restored. She even snorkelled with a white tip reef shark and lived to tell the tale. We spent a lovely few days in the Cape Range National Park and managed to wash the salt off at the end of most days thanks to our close proximity to Ned's Bore. Camping 50 metres from the water was worth the sacrifice.

The messiest campsite as usual

 We were also fortunate enough to catch up with our friends from Kiama, the Vidilini's. There were even two generations who made the journey to WA to spend  a few weeks in Cape Range. It was great to see them enjoying such a marvellous time on the road.

We also visited the Karijini National Park for a few days where we clambered up and down the various beautiful gorges on offer. The redness in the surrounding Hammersley Ranges was stunning. 

Our tour through Rio Tinto's Tom Price mine was enthralling. At least Charlie and I thought so. The girls did not seem to share our enthusiasm. At least it was mercifully brief. Alison was wise enough to stay in town.

After a few days in Coral Bay, we will keep heading south. Next stop Carnarvon.