Wednesday, 24 September – Port Hedland

As soon as we arrived in Port Hedland the attack of the sand flies began. We are now using heaps of spray in an effort to ward off the all but invisible little buggers.

We caught up with Maree’s cousin, Mary Jean, who works for one of the mining companies. The construction of accommodation camps and housing in town for mine workers is still happening at a great rates of knots. 

We went to the Recreational Club for dinner and were the only people in the dining room.  The meal was pretty average and while we were finishing our after dinner wine the staff asked if were going to leave soon.  After all it was nearly 9pm.  Lesson learned: If there’s no-one else in the dining room the meals can’t be that good and I'm not allowed to choose any more dinner venues.

Port Hedland Is Not Just All About Iron Ore.  There're Salt Pans and Salt Export As Well.

Lights Of Port Hedland.  The Lights Are Mostly For The Mining Infrastructure,