..and found out that the place is infested with crocodiles and other assorted nasties. A couple of days camping in the midst of all it all helped us overcome our collective fear of death and introduced a few interesting parasites into our digestive systems. The Australian bush can be pretty spectacular though, in spite of the incredible danger.

A quick dip in freshwater crocodile infested water really means a QUICK dip. Freshwater crocs are said to be harmless compared to their saltwater friends but it does take a lot of faith in this description to swim with them. The next morning there were about 20 crocs visible in this pool of water.

A flat tyre was spotted early on by Jason, which probably saved us from a survival situation, which of course would mean eating Nick.

The 4 wheel drive had surprising pickup in the Coles carpark.

The heat in the tropical north of Western Australia can really knock you out. The locals detest people who whinge about the heat, unlike some cultures who love to discuss the weather, so it's best to keep your trap shut and drink lots of water.

Some aboriginal children go out spearfishing at high tide. The mud flats in Roebuck Bay move amazingly quickly flooding large mud flats in minutes.

We had a tent but it was a nightmare to erect due to missing bits and pieces and in any case was too hot to sleep in so we took our chances with the poisonous things out on the ground.

I woke up with a couple of these beauties trying to get up my shorts.

Phil and Nick down it woth the locals at the New Years beach party.

New Year's Eve Broome

Phil realises he forgot his Nikon F4

Back in Perth, Dad did his radio show in Kalumunda. Groupies had to wait outside.

and in preparation for Christmas dinner, the family sex symbols Paul and Dan rearrange the furniture and the grandmother in one go.

Me and my grandmother. 94 and still going strong!

The gruesome twosome Tia and Jayden are certainly not camera shy.

A typical boys night out in Perth.

Another typical night out.

A typical night out for Phil.

The outdoor area in my apartment block is quite tidy.

Ma & Pa got a visit from Uncle Mac and Aunty Ros all the way from KL.

Jase performs the traditional suspension test on the Rottnest hire bikes.

Jason once again, this time removing leaches from his oral cavity.

Ruth and Mark's offspring.