Day 3 – Friday 5th July – Lake Hart to Coober
Pedy
Our morning walk down to the lake was a highlight. Walking
through tunnels, climbing up rocks, exploring the salt lake, seeing the sunrise
and counting the carriages on a freight train (Riley and Abbey 110 carriages)
was a great way to start day 3. Lake Hart was a beautiful place to stay and we
were glad we made this decision.
Now on our way to Coober Pedy, only 3 ½ hour’s (short drive
today). This was Interesting town to say to least. Over 85% of the population
leave underground due to the climate and the cost associated with building.
With living underground the temperature stays around 25 degrees all year round,
so a massive savings on heating and cooling bills! Highlights in Coober Pedy
were visiting an underground house, church and hotel. We also went on a mine
tour and found out about opal mining and how the discovery of opal in this area
is why this town exists. Another highlight was seeing the Coober Pedy Golf Course,
not a blade of grass insight but at least they got the 19th hole
right!
Some disgruntled late night drinkers at about 4.00am (not
Vin) were yelling some very colourful language which caused Abbey some distress
and forced Vin from his bed. We know who is the deep sleeper in our family is
as Riley slept through the night and was oblivious to anything!
Riley at Underground House
Kids at underground Hotel
Day 4 – Saturday 6th July – Coober Pedy to Yulara
Don’t think Abbey would have wanted to stay another night in
Coober Pedy, so lucky we had already made the decision to move on! A big day of
travel (8 ½ hours) but it was an exciting as it was going to be Vin, Abbey and
Riley’s first time entering the Northern Territory. Stopped at the N.T boarder
for the famous photo, Abbey’s favourite insects (flies) were also there to
greet us in the hundreds!!!
Hopefully this isn’t a sign of things to come. Our first
sighting of Uluru made the long journey worthwhile, what a surreal sight.
Finally arrived at Yulara to set up camp at about 5.30pm. We are now looking
forward to the next 2 days exploring Uluru and The Olgas.
Border crossing- highlight
First sightings at a distance of Uluru
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