For The Love of Travel

My favorite places, photos and stories

June 4, 2023
by Lids
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3/6 – 4/6/2023 Cygnet Bay (Borrgoron) Pearl Farm

In 1946, Dean Brown was navigating the pristine Kimberley coastline in a wooden lugger, and he discovered the secluded, unspoilt beauty of Cygnet Bay along with the precious gift of the Pinctada maxima pearl shell. When Dean’s son, Lyndon had mastered the … Continue reading

June 4, 2023
by Lids
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2/6/2023 Broome to Cygnet Bay

Had plans to visit the Beagle Bay, Lombadina and Ardyloon communities on my way up the Dampier Peninsula. I had my permit to visit community’s downloaded and attached to notes. Beagle Bay, tick! It was the history that drew me … Continue reading

June 1, 2023
by Lids
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31/5 – 1/6/2023 Broome

Visited Gantheaume Point, named after Joseph Antoine Gantheaume, during the French expedition to map the coast of Australia in 1801, then known as New Holland. The point adjoins Cable Beach, and encompasses a stretch of white beach as well as … Continue reading