Broome host family Laura, Cole, Grady and Isla Kneebone
Our exchange student Essi gave us a very entertaining account of the six weeks she spent in Broome.
On her first day in Broome, she wrote a list which ran to two pages of places she’d like to visit and things she wanted to do. We reckon she fulfilled all of those wishes.
Her host family lived five minutes away from Cable Beach, so there were lots of walks taken. Essi is not a morning person but reckoned it was worth getting up at 5am to monitor turtles and see baby turtles hatching and toddling towards the sea.
Essi did some volunteer gardening in Broome and made Finnish pastries to add to her host family’s Christmas festivities. Swimming in the pool was one of Essi’s favourite things.
Essi had never seen a camel before but enjoyed the camel riding experience along Cable Beach. She had also never been to an outdoor cinema under the stars but loved that too.
At Willie Creek Pearl Farm, she saw a crocodile right next to the tour boat.
Essi held a baby crocodile at the Crocodile Park, luckily the little critter had his jaws and sharp teeth clamped shut by a plastic tie.
While she was there, Broome experienced two cyclones including one at Level 4, another first for Essi.
Another Broome highlight was hunting for mud crabs, which was something Essi didn’t think she would enjoy, but she did. The family caught a huge one and it tasted just fine.
Essi is going to have some wonderful slides to show to family and friends back home in Finland. The lifestyle contrast between Broome to Finland couldn’t possibly be greater.
If you missed or would like to hear again Essi's presentation click here.