As we prepare to head inland local signs remind us Carnarvon is also home to a beef industry and the site of Australia's first ever export of livestock. We spend the day stocking up on supplies and doing some schoolwork.

Fraser and I spent the morning doing schoolwork before we visited the nearby Space and Technology Museum opened by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin in 2012. The centre had lots of displays about space travel and exploration which were possible due to the scientists and tracking facilities in Carnarvon. The lunar module simulator was very noisy and squishy for us all to fit into - Fraser and I had to share a seat.

With a tail wind and Mum driving we make it to Carnarvon in good time and set up before lunch. The town is still recovering from cyclone Olwyn and many piles of debris remain to be cleaned up. The tomato and banana crops are thriving although it will take at least 2 years for production to return to normal - the local farms supply 80% of WA's fruit and vegies. Chocolate coated frozen bananas are a local favourite!