DAY 17 Cruise Amongst the Kimberley Islands Feels like we are caught up the creek without a paddle. The tide variation is very swift. All tendercraft operators must be mindful at all times of a fast receding tide. If no attention is paid to the tide, the water level will drop and tendercraft will be left high and dry. Awaiting the next turn of the tide. I understood this occurred twice per day. On more than one occasion multiple attempts were needed to start outboard engines.

DAY 16 beware of the fierce Stone Warriors -fellow shipmate Many Kimberley Islands have waterfalls. Our tendercraft were piloted up a rock weathered murky green coloured creek followed by a short hike to Ruby Falls . A water dip is said to be safe in the higher shallow rock pools. Crocodiles are rarely seen on many of the islands preferring mangroves. The higher rock pools are considered safe swimming in the latter half of the dry season. It's best to avoid larger low pools a

DAY 15 Beware death adder snakes rumoured to be in the rocks. -ship crew Beach Sleep, Kimberley Western Australia Away from the mother ship. For those shipmates who were interested. A sleeping overnight experience on a beach. On one of hundreds of unnamed smaller Kimberley islands. Remote and untouched and of course, no facilities. Each Kimberley night is clear and cool. Every star in the starry night sky shining brightly. A still calm and silence enveloped all. Interrupted o

OVERNIGHT SLEEP ON THE BEACH SWAGS ROLLED OUT Exploring uninhabited islands in Western Australia. No mangroves. Clear warm water. No...