We are really enjoying our time here in Kalbarri. This morning we take it extremely slow, Linda & Timna disappear to the Book Exchange in search of more books in the Harry Potter series as Benj, Timna and Boaz have all become Harry Potter mad. It is quite entertaining to listen to the banter as they talk about the books. On their return we spend the rest of the morning by the pool with our new friends. We all decide that a visit to Blue Holes for some snorkelling in the fish sanctuary is a must. We had already been there and found some great snorkelling........but on the way there is always time for some more wildflower photograpy. In the words of Boaz, ' Dad has gone nature mad!!!'.
Its amazing when we look back at these pictures how calm it appears. In fact it was quite the opposite. But this did not get in the way of our fun as we all had a great time snorkelling, building sandcastles and exploring the beach. 
Later that afternoon we all decide to try a spot of fishing. We have to admit that the women did have a back up plan for dinner organised, so there was no pressure to produce attached to this venture. All the kids were primed from the 4 year old to the 11 year olds, and mums included.
We were not prepared for the extremely successful fish expedition that ensued. Many a black bream was caught and released. We did wonder if we were recatching the same poor little fishy!!!
The final loot, 2 large mud crabs and 6 fish. Every child caught something, with the catch of the day going to our new friend who whilst helping his brother reel in his bream on a hand line, ended up reeling in an estuary cod who ate the bream!!!! We returned back to our vans 2 1/2 hours later. We cooked up a storm and Linda and Michelle's first attempt at cooking mud crabs was a success. Although we are not sure who squealed louder, the crabs when put into the pot or the girls when the crabs tried to escape!
To Michelle, Justin and the boys, we had such a great time meeting you. We are green with envy that you guys are continuing your journey north.......we hope you have as much fun as we did and we hope that one day are paths will cross once more.
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