A couple of days in paradise (Coral Bay)!!

We have been busy relaxing for a couple of days so have delayed blogging till now.

23rd April:
Today was a long driving day. Jase and I were very impressed with how well the girls coped during what equated to a full 8 hours travelling.
We started the day with a brief viewing at Eagle Bluff. It was a magnificent view but no wildlife spotting as is the norm here.

When we made it back to the main highway we had a quick driver change and I took the wheel for 199 km.  I thought I was getting the hang of it and thought about overtaking but remembered I had the van on the back so decided to play it safe and stick to Nanna speed.
Carnavon was our refuelling and shopping pit stop.  This was shortly followed by a picnic lunch along the expansive river banks of the Gascoyne River which I am sure would be more picturesque with water in it!
We only had one more brief stop - a photo shoot at the Tropic of Capricorn. Here we met a couple of brave people riding from Perth to Darwin. It was about 3.30pm and it was 37C - impressive.

The girls at the Tropic of Capricorn

Yay we have finally arrived in Coral Bay. We quickly checked in, set up and put our bathers on then headed to the beach for a well deserved swim!
Whilst the girls enjoyed splashing and swimming Jase and I enjoyed watching the sunset.

A Beautiful Coral Bay Sunset

24th April:
Sun, swimming, snorkelling, beach cricket, playing and relaxing. This succinctly summarises our amazing day. Highlights of day -  The girls had their first attempt at snorkelling
                                                   - we had champagne whilst watching the sunset (proving you can still have romance after 21 years together and travelling the countryside with 2 children!!)

The Girls relaxing as another day draws to a close

25th April:
Sun, swimming, snorkelling, glass bottom boat, playing and relaxing. Yes pretty much more of the same today! It is just so nice to relax and have fun in what is arguably one of the best beach/reef in the world.  Highlights of day - girls were more confident with snorkelling
                                               - we had our very own tour on the glass bottom boat around the reef

Spangled Emperor and Coral viewing on our private tour

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