Farina
23. maj 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °CHad pitstop at Farina, an old deserted Service Town. It is being preserved by the locals.
Had pitstop at Farina, an old deserted Service Town. It is being preserved by the locals.
The Maree Museum is the old mail van used by Tom Kruse. Great sunrise. We stayed in these cabins. The pub has these great stained glass windows. On the road now through to Coober Pedy via the LakeLæs mere
Headed along the Oodnadatta Track to Lake Eyre South. Saw some cattle and the Vermin Proof Fence. Stopped for a look at the Alberrie Creek Sculpture Park.
We passed the southern edge of Lake Eyre South. It is usually separated from Lake Eyre. With water in it, the lake changes from salty white to brownish. There is a lot of water in it and the waterLæs mere
Over time the springs form mounds which are easily seen. We saw the Bubbler Spring and Blanche Cup where 4 species microsnails exist - the only place they have been found. Hamilton Hill is the oldestLæs mere
Stopped at Coward Creek for morning tea and ablutions. $2 per pee. They have a date grove and have set up a date product shop. Bought some ANZAC biscuits.
We stopped at William Creek for cold meat and salad with pita bread and juice boxes - all brought in from the truck. They like outdoor museums in the outback. After lunch back in the bus we listenedLæs mere
We arrived in Coober Pedy to be told the town has no water. The impact of this is that our meal has been delayed to 9pm (now 8:30pm). We have an underground room in the Desert Cave Hotel. We then wentLæs mere
Here are the earrings Joy bought. The museum had various opal samples on display.