After the excitement of the Tanami Road, a breakdown, a trip to Halls Creek for new tyres and more than enough adventure for a while, we decided it was time to slow things down. We headed back to Derby for a few quiet days before making our way towards Broome, taking the scenic route via Ellenbrae Lake. Sometimes life on the road is all about big adventures, and sometimes it’s simply about finding a good spot, putting your feet up and enjoying a few days without having to go anywhere! Back on the Fitzroy River, though, we couldn’t resist another attempt at catching that elusive big fish. The crocs were still keeping an eye on us, while the river provided plenty of surprises — including catfish, stingrays and, finally, a barramundi! After that it was back to Broome for the less glamorous side of travelling: washing and shopping but at least there were hot showers and air-conditioning. And despite Wayne promising to keep us away from unsealed roads for a while, he somehow managed to find another one… Some things never change!