We packed up from Farina in beautiful sunny conditions - it's so much easier than in the wet! We stopped at the Farina bakery to say goodbye to Laurie and came out with fresh bread, rolls, apple turnovers, cream buns and a vegetable pasty for me! We didn't go hungry yesterday that's for sure!! As we headed south, I think half of SA and Victoria were headed north as there was a constant stream of 4wd Utes and cars, campers and caravans - all headed to the camel races at Maree or the concert at Big Red at Birdsville we deduce. Also heading north were a large number of oversized trucks carrying huge pieces of machinery that looked like it was going to the gas fields. Luckily for us, no one was heading south so we had an easy drive.
We enjoyed morning tea at Leigh Creek and had a look around there - it's a shame it's all sort of closing down as the mine closes next year. We noticed along the railway line some small pieces of old sleepers so we stopped and replenished the wood supplies! I even fossicked and picked up some old spikes and bits and pieces that I'm sure Darryl will be able to use to create something useful 😏 Our lunch break was at Hawker and our phones went crazy with messages as we came into mobile phone range!! It was good to catch up with everyone. We arrived at Peterborough and decided to try another farm stay at 'Willangi Bush Retreats' . It's 15kms out of town and we are very happy - we are by ourselves - not a soul in sight - wood is supplied and we are in a pretty setting. Our toilet is unique and the best long drop we've seen - inside this funny shed are all sorts of conveniences - hand steriliser, magazines, ash & deodoriser, material slips to keep flies out ...... and not an odour to be smelt!!
And thismorning we enjoyed the best shower since we left home - in the tin shed, bath mats,shampoo, and soap are provided and there are hooks aplenty for clothes. Best of all the pressure was great and it was nice and warm.
We came into town to pay for another night for our farm stay (the 'office' was an interesting experience too!) Then we found a coffee shop which was also very different - it's in the old picture theatre set up with all memorabilia - very interesting and coffee was lovely!
Then Darryl and Dennis went off to the train museum - Peterborough is a great train town as they had 3 gauges meet here! But Tops and I were the lucky ones as we got to visit the laudrymat and the supermarket 😄😀. We lucky ones are now back at camp sitting in the feeble sun and waiting for the train enthusiasts to return. No doubt they will share lots of information and photos with us.
Tomorrow we head to Broken Hill and Silverton so Darryl can reminisce again about his memories of this area.
We have no service here at the camp site (seems to be the case for us) but I think if I climb a hill, I might be able to eek enough service to post this. We hope all weekend sports are successful and will continue sharing our travel experiences at Silverton. xxxxxoooooo from us 4.
Here are the train buffs - Dennis playing the piano in the parlour car and Darryl driving the
train!!
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