Broken Hill then home.

After last nights burnt potato drama (chef Darryl got too immersed in talking about Murrabit's Grand Final wins!), chef Greenwood took over tonight and on the menu is lemon chicken and it's looking and smelling great :

     

There's nothing you can't cook whilst camping is Dennis's mantra!! We are living like kings that's for sure.

Today we toured Broken Hill and gave Dennis and Tops a trip down memory lane starting with a coffee at Bells cafe in South Broken Hill, where Aunty Lina used to take Darryl for a spider treat. It was like walking back in time with the place set up as a 1950's museum. Here's Darryl and I watching  the Astor TV on the old lounge suite. 

      

We then managed to find the unsigned road to the miners memorial up on the hill and what a sad thing it is to see how so many miners died from horrific accidents. Each flower marks a plaque with the miners age and cause of death. What a shame though the restaurant is closed - seems such a waste.

        

We also found the spot where the first terrorist attack was made in 1915 by 2 Afghans on a train taking  people to a picnic at Silverton Penrose Park. Four innocent people died plus the two attackers. We couldn't believe more wasn't made of this significant event - there was no signpost there and only a deteriorating train carriage with a sign! 

We strolled up the Main Street and admired the beautiful old buildings then found a cafe for lunch. We drove around to show Dennis and Tops where the aunties lived then called into Pro Harts gallery before having a drink at the Silverton Hotel. 

         Pro Harts decorated Rolls!

     Outside the Silverton Pub.

    And trust Dennis to find a Ford - at the Silverton Pub.

And so we have had a brief overview of Broken Hill and Silverton - quite iconic places.

We are now at the Apex Park by the river in Mildura for our last night! We are dining out with Tim and Di Wren tonight - we called at their Merbein Club to say hello  and look forward to catching up tonight. 

So our Farina trip has ended - it's been a lovely trip - a bit shorter than we originally thought seeing we didn't get to go to Innaminka. We are a little nostalgic tonight as its the last time we'll be sleeping in our current campers as we are both upgrading. So anyone who wants an excellent Ultimate camper it's for sale!! Until our next trip - which will be to pick up the new campers, goodbye from the travellers. 

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