DAY 38 Pilbara – Kimberley Trip
CAPE KERAUDREN - EIGTHY MILE BEACH
As we had dinner last night and army of hermit crabs descended on us. What a combination of shells they were camouflaged under. What a sight!
After some unsuccessful fishing off the rocks we decided to explore the area.
The Cootenbrand Creek was running high as the 7 metre tide was coming in. The water was flowing very fast.
This is what it looked like as the tide was going out.
We drove onto the beach and joined the construction team from Pt Headland in the waters of the creek. We were invited to join them for a barbeque lunch that was absolutely delicious. After sitting in the water some more and going for a walk to look at shells we finally explored the area. Onto Mosquito Creek we went where a salty makes a home.
We changed campsites as we wanted to try and catch a breeze. So we camped close to where hubby had fished. No water in sight now that the tide was out. What wonders were revealed below the high tide water line.
And what amazing imprints in the sand.
The tide was out to reveal a most amazing rock labyrinth.
Many rocks had shell encrustations.
Saw some mud crabs hiding in the rock orifices. Came across an octopus and watched it camouflage itself in the rock pool.
It is hard to see it now!
The mangroves were totally exposed to the elements.
One mangrove looked like a figure carrying a weight.
Mangrove roots were exposed and drying till the next tide.
There was evidence of new formations forming.
There were beautiful impressions on the sea bed.
Sea eagles flew above us.
What a lovely day!
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