We camped for 4 nights at the Sheepyard pub, and near this is the local war memorial. Left on Sunday morning to camp 4klm away on a mine site. Saturday night at the pub watched a euchre tournament. On Sat. a bloke stopped at the van for a yarn and asked us if we wanted to watch a drilling rig in operation on his mine site, so without breakfast, off we went. Pictures follow. We also went underground to see the opal mine. We were astonished to find out how large the tunnels are down there. You could drive a small car through them. While at the mine, we were invited to camp here, again for free. Same deal, toilet and showers and serinity. So this is where we are. Were invited back to his camp for a cuppa and to meet his wife. Saw some wonderful opals. Since we've been here we have seen them mining, how the waste is brought to the surface and carted away to a central dump site. At the dump you can fossick for bits of opal that have been missed and some people have picked up quite substantial pieces there. We are, however, still waiting to find ours. Had dinner last night with our hosts and indulged in a 3 course chinese meal that she had preparred. Just wonderful. May leave here Monday and head for Brewarrina. Keep you updated.
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| front view drill rig |
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| left hand drive ex-army truck |
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| drill rig in action |
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| Sheepyard war memorial |
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| war memorial showing plaques |
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another view war memorial
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| this is how we got hot water- it's called a donkey |
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