The day commenced with a phone call to the local mechanic to see about our steering rack. We thought something may have occured on the way to Kings Canyon that has thrown the steering off. The guy said he was busy and couldn't help, but took our number in case some free time came up during the day.
So, into the Old Timers Mine we ventured for more hard hats and investigation of opal mines. We were able to see the types of tools they used, shafts they had dug and many opal seams in the walls. Of course, there was a lot of opal jewellery to be sold at the exit point of the self guided tour. The kids always enjoy noodling for gems, so once again we sat in a pit and noodled for opals - we actually found some great ones!
After noodling, we started to venture down the street, when Ben received a phone call from the mechanic saying that he could do the wheel alignment. A quick drop off saw us with two hours to spare and a lot of opal shops to visit. Every second shop in Coober Pedy is an opal shop - there is literally nothing else here except a couple of service stations, atwo grocery store and two food store. We also had lunch in town - a pizza joint which served beautiful pizzas (you would have thoroughly enjoyed it Simon and Tam - just like Big John's!)
Car fixed, tummys full of pizza and some opals in hand, we went back to the van.
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