Tourist day D5

Today was tourist day in Brokenhill. The first stop was just up the road from our resort, at the reservoirs. We were lucky to get the chance to talk to an employee. The Dam was full, but he said that the water was no longer used, because another dam in Silverton required less chemical treatment. So for economic and political reasons, this massive body of water goes unused. Ironic considering where the dam is situated. We passed the bowling club as we went up to the Miners Memorial.
The miners Memorial was getting a major makeover. No sign of Ken. The memorial lists all the miners deaths over the last 200 years or so. A very moving experience.
Frankie managed the wire grid walkway no problem. A quick call into the bowling club for ground inspection, and to organise a game tomorrow. Then off to Silverton for lunch at the pub. Silverton time is NSW time-1/2 hr forward while BH time is SA Time. Confusing! Mad Max is being filmed at the moment, outside Silverton.
Drinks by the fire again after dinner.Read more