Monday 15 July: Monkey Mia - Dolphin Paradise

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Today we are on the Gutharraguda lands of the Nhanda and Malgana People. 

It was a travel day from Geraldton to Monkey Mia. We once thought 430km a long distance, but now it’s just a stroll up Highway 1. 

An early morning walk before leaving Geraldton treated us to an osprey. 

 


Chops The Beagle was thrilled to learn that the HMS Beagle had surveyed the treacherous reefs off the Geraldton coast in 1840. The lighthouse was eventually erected in 1874.



Along Highway 1. A drilling rig?

Along Highway 1 


A petrol stop at the Billabong Roadhouse was like walking into a Boxing Day Sale

Billabong Roadhouse mural. A tattoo for every taste 

The best was saved for last. On our first walk on the beach at Monkey Mia some dolphins were having a lazy swim 5 metres from the shore. 



A great few days lie ahead.

  1. Tracey16 July 2024 at 15:14

    Wow fun filled day of travelling with something for everyone. Loved the dolphins too - great photo!

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  2. Mary16 July 2024 at 19:52

    Good to see the tshirts have been unpacked. Wow you are not far from Broome now! Enjoy those beautiful dolphins 

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  3. Jenny16 July 2024 at 20:46

    Lovely sights! You are seasoned long distance journey people now. And great to know that essential life saving infrastructure took 34 years to build back in 1840, just like today!


Location: Monkey Mia, WA 6537, Australia

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  1. Tracey16 July 2024 at 15:14

    Wow fun filled day of travelling with something for everyone. Loved the dolphins too - great photo!

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  2. Mary16 July 2024 at 19:52

    Good to see the tshirts have been unpacked. Wow you are not far from Broome now! Enjoy those beautiful dolphins

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  3. Jenny16 July 2024 at 20:46

    Lovely sights! You are seasoned long distance journey people now. And great to know that essential life saving infrastructure took 34 years to build back in 1840, just like today!

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