The Breakaways are one of the most spectacular sights I have ever seen. Its also called The Painted Desert for obvious reasons. The trip also included a look at the Dog Fence that runs from Surfers in Queensland to the Bight near WA. The track to the Breakaways runs along side the Dog Fence for about 15k.
Sunday in Coober Pedy is an experience not to be missed. We went for fuel at 9:30am, the pump started then cut out after 6 litres and I could not find anyone to reset the pump. Someone was there to start the pump, but they had disappeared. Kathy said she heard a loud noise, and as no one responded to my calls, we began to get concerned that something had happened to the attendant. I went all through the service station, the stores, the workshop and every room or alcove I could find. I was beginning to think the guy had been abducted by aliens when suddenly he appeared from behind an office, fixed the pump and let me off for the first 6 litres. God knows what he was doing in that tiny little space behind the office!
We then went to the Information bay, it was shut. We went round to an Opal display with the Big Miner outside, a sign said it was open and to ring the bell. There was a hole in the wall where the bell push used to be! At the Big Winch, the sign said open, (and Free Admission to a shop) but was locked up.
Fortunately the Old Timer Mine was operational and we had a pleasant afternoon in there.
Moving on tomorrow, not sure where yet.
Sunday in Coober Pedy is an experience not to be missed. We went for fuel at 9:30am, the pump started then cut out after 6 litres and I could not find anyone to reset the pump. Someone was there to start the pump, but they had disappeared. Kathy said she heard a loud noise, and as no one responded to my calls, we began to get concerned that something had happened to the attendant. I went all through the service station, the stores, the workshop and every room or alcove I could find. I was beginning to think the guy had been abducted by aliens when suddenly he appeared from behind an office, fixed the pump and let me off for the first 6 litres. God knows what he was doing in that tiny little space behind the office!
We then went to the Information bay, it was shut. We went round to an Opal display with the Big Miner outside, a sign said it was open and to ring the bell. There was a hole in the wall where the bell push used to be! At the Big Winch, the sign said open, (and Free Admission to a shop) but was locked up.
Fortunately the Old Timer Mine was operational and we had a pleasant afternoon in there.
Moving on tomorrow, not sure where yet.
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