This morning we woke to the news that SA has closed it’s borders to WA, QLD, ACT, etc. We only hope this mess is sorted before we need to cross the Nullarbor in about five to six weeks time. As much as we like being out in this big brown land, we would love to eventually get home. Thank goodness we don’t have Perth on our itinerary this time. We are a little concerned about 1 000s of people that may be flying in to the North during the school holidays.
After breakfast we rode out to the Derby wharf area, which is looking a bit sad these days. The cattle exports have stopped and iron ore is no longer shipped out of here. Although mineral sand products continue to go out. We then did a few other tourist ‘attractions’ before finding a coffee shop for mornos. The coffee was good. After lunch and a rest, we went shopping at Woolies, haven’t seen one of these for a long time. It did not have the range that the larger centres have, however, we were able to restock most items. There is also a Woolies in Broome so we will not have to go without.
A relaxing afternoon and evening was had.
Derby sculpture art snapped during our early morning walks
The boab trees in Derby are numerous and photogenic
Main street of Derby, green area used to be a tramway
Entrance to the van park
#125 Kimberley Entrance Caravan Park
Cycle path out to Derby wharf
Old cattle loading race
Derby wharf
Photo of a photo of the wharf
Centenary Pavilion at the wharf
Coffee shop
Robert Rowell, a famous local
Propeller from SS Colac which sunk in the harbour while loading
A very sad Cenotaph / War Memorial at Derby
Old Derby Gaol which sadly housed mostly aboriginal people
Derby Catholic Church
