Today was a driving day. We weren’t too sure how far we would get and we’d work that out on the way. Started at 8:10 and after a refuel at Erlunda, we put our head down and drove towards Marla where we decided to stop for a late lunch (munchies in the car kept the hunger at bay). Great truck stop (even better than Coolomgalook) here – top hamburgers and steak sandwiches. We pushed on all the way and made Coober Pedy by 5:40 – 732km in the day !!! Everyone travelled really well and we are so thankful that this part of the holiday has been great (we are actually thinking about our next trips and more kms !!!).
Strange looking town this one. As you drive in all you can see are thousands of mounds of sand. We believe they are private opal mines which each have an owner/ Signs on the side of the road say not to walk in these areas as there are deep holes from which the sand came from. We will find out more in the morning.
Touristing tomorrow – opal mines and whatever else we can find at the Info Centre.
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ReplyDeleteSounds like next years trip is more adventuous - can't wait to hear about your trip in detail. Love Dad & Mum
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ReplyDeleteIt still looks wonderful and a wonderful sounding name Coolomgalook. Try saying that after a few outback beers. I'm still convinced you should have taken me with you. Did you hear we have lost Barry Hall. Took CRW and his son to the match against Essendon (which we lost). Keep on truckin'. I am really jealous.
Therese
Therese,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment again. I did not know that the Swans and Hall have decided to part company. Sounds like a step in the right direction for us all and we will need to rebuild the team. I wonder if Leo Barry will play first grade again ?