The Peninsula

Just came back from a three-night break to Djarindjin where I stayed with some beautiful friends. You’ll be pleased to know that the trip was very successful because Big Bessie no longer has to contend with green tape to hold her spotlight up – she’s been fixed! Unfortunately I cannot take the credit for this but I will extend a massive thank-you to Ryan. Prince Charles was not allowed to visit the places you see in the photos below however, he did get to do a few laps around Djarindjin airstrip where many a helicopter we did see. It reminded me of earlier childhood days with a FIFO dad. Where does the time go? The special peninsula country I fear is losing its authentic, raw, magic appeal instead making way for resorts and more tourist dollars. The entire road to Djarindjin from Broome is sealed and has been for a while and there are plans (already taking physical shape) to build a caravan park and seal the short 4WD road into Kooljaman. I believe Koojaman will be closed next year for renovations but I’m not sure what plans are in the pipeline. I wonder if the local aboriginal people are entirely happy with these developments and whether they have been beguiled by wads of money and various promises and who ultimately are going to be the winners of these developments. I see a rather un unsettling future where the local people will be paying to visit their own land…all a bit depressing really but for the short moments I was there, it was beautiful – long may it remain pristine.

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