Photo op with The Ghan — Manguri siding, SA.

Manguri ... the siding in the midle of nowhere in South Australia.

Ambiance fires serve to keep the flies at bay — Manguri siding, SA.

Cheers to a great train journey — Manguri siding, SA.

Ghan: Bubbly @ the Manguri Siding

April 5, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

There were two surprises in store for us when we returned to the Manguri siding after our Coober Pedy tour.

First up, our bus driver drove us to the front of the train for a photo op. He knew exactly where and how to take photos of us with the train in the background. A great “memorabilia” of our Ghan journey. I only wish our train was being pulled by the iconic red engine.

Next we found sunset bubblies and canapés awaiting us. Fires had been lit … for ambiance and to keep the infamous Red Center flies at bay.

A fun conclusion to our day … and to our Ghan journey, which will formally end tomorrow when we reach Adelaide.Read more