Derby

Derby was the first town settled in the Kimberley, it has a large aboriginal population(speaking 5 different languages, an amazing indigenous art centre Mowanjum where also ceremonial dances are performed at certain times of the year, sadly we missed this as it would be spectacular to see & to be part of the festival. The old Derby Gaol which is very sad to see & read the history of the treatment of the aboriginal people, it is cruel & barbaric! The Old Prison Tree, a beautiful old boab tree with so many stories to tell, also Wharfinger House Museum which is full of stories & memorabilia of times past, and of course the Derby Jetty where you can watch the amazing 12m tide rise & fall or the gorgeous sunset.

also went out & saw a band at the Boab Inn- The Phat Monkeys,we had a great night ,met alot of the locals & had fun!

in this day as people left to go in the following day & were turned back by helicopter as it had rained overnight & the road was closed.