Esperance

On the road again, but this time going south, away from the high temperatures towards the coast and a more moderate climate. We are heading for Esperance on the coast with a forecast of rain. Last week the area was hit by the tail end of a cyclone and roads were closed, a bridge washed out and the port filled with silt.

On the way we found a shady spot in Norseman for a picnic and 400 km later arrived

in the picturesque town of Esperance. It is an important port for the regions farmers and miners and surfers love the bays to the west.

We walked along the pier and found some of the locals in dispute over fishing rights.

The highlight for us was to see the sea lion scare off the shark with the minimum of effort.