Day 5 – 28th April 2010
Woomera to Coober Pedy
Surprisingly, noone woke with hangovers! Decamping done in a flash – or two- and off we went north to Coober Pedy, The Opal Capital of The World. The drive was once again spectacular and scenic. The colours are astounding. Vibrant greens, reds and blue blue sky.
With camp set up, we did the tourist thing around town. Faye’s underground cottage was an interesting place and we saw the benefits of underground living. No wonder so many people live in dugouts. Up to the Big Winch for a scenic view of town (a bit of a contradiction in terms!) and a visit to an underground church whose denomination escapes us at this moment.
A change of clothes, some washing and Happy Hour at The Desert Cave Underground Hotel. There was a fantastic, informative display along the tunnel to get to the bar. John knows opals now. The bar was well worth the visit.
We dined at Tom and Mary’s Greek Taverna, along with all the members of the 2010 Desert Duel Rally. Desert Duel raises money for the Para Olympics each year. They were having a great time and we had to be careful not to raise a hand or scratch our noses during their auctions. We couldn’t afford it.
Jan had reunion and a brush with fame all in one hit. She caught up with Belinda Green, an old school friend, who was one of the organisers of the Desert Duel. It’s lucky Marg has –you know whats!
Took doggy bag deserts home and pigged out on baklava and a couple of other delicious treats.
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