We un hooked & then took a drive around town as the sun was going down. We decided that we wanted to look a little more in the morning as there wasn't enough daylight to do it all. Back at the van & we cooked up some spag, gave to kids a wash & it was time for bed!
We were up early today. Breaky & then off to explore. We went to the Superpit Mine lookout. It was really cool. We could see right down into the the open cut gold mine. We saw a sign that said they did tours so we then went into town to find out more. The info centre first & then the tour booking office. They were booked out until 3pm Sat so we decided to move on. A shame because it would have been good to do but we didn't have the time to wait around. Here are a few pics that we took at the lookout.
This one is the trucks heading back up out of the mine.
The next couple of pics are view of Kalgoorlie that we could get. We had to take them through the fence.
We actually like the town, it has every service you would need. We like that there isn't a 'shopping mall' so to speak & that all the stores you would find in a big shopping centre are all along the main streets. It was a beautiful sunny morning & we could have stayed but we decided to make a move.
We drove for a couple of hours which got us to Norseman. There was a nice park that we pulled up next to. First we went into the visitor centre & asked for a map & info on driving the Nullarbor. The lady there was great! Full of info & gave us a great map. I made some lunch in the van while the kids had a play at the park. We ate, wraps & then some cake! Had a last minute play & then back into the car. Stopped at the servo for fuel & the toilet. Lollie pops & ipods ready & we were off!
We then drove for another 4 hours & have made it to the Caiguna Roadhouse on the Nullarbor. We got fuel & then headed around the back & found a site. We cooked up some steak & vegies for dinner & as a treat I went over to the roadhouse & got some hot chips! I did the clean up & Trent showered the kids. I then had my shower & we got everyone into bed. Just watching a little TV while doing this now & thinking that it is starting to get quite cold at night now. Coming back from the shower the sky was really clear & you could see all the beautiful stars. Hoping that it is a nice day for travelling again tomorrow!
Wishing everyone a happy & fun Grandfinal day tomorrow. We will hopfully get some kind of radio service so we can keep an ear on the score. Not sure yet who we are backing but at least we will be somewhere in the middle of both teams by tomorrow night & it won't matter. May the best team win!
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