14th September – Monday
Late yesterday afternoon we were entertained by an Aboriginal descendent who told us about his grandmother, showed some very old Aboriginal artefacts, together with his own art works and played a number of didgeridoos. A very interesting hour spent behind our caravan. Tonight a bush poet will attempt to amuse us.
Last night we went star gazing at the Cosmos Observatory on the outskirts of Charleville. This has developed over the last 30 years from a man sitting in the middle of a paddock with his telescope to be a well organised tourist attraction. The observatory currently has three 12 inch telescopes with a 20 inch due to be installed within the next few years. We were ushered into a dark, tin shed and sat while all was explained. Then the roof opened, or rather, the shed walls and roof rolled completely away! Wow! We looked at five different stars and clusters, plus Jupiter. It was possible to make out four of Jupiter’s moons – the first time we have seen Jupiter through a telescope. It was a very dark night, no moon, just endless stars.
Housework and laundry first thing this morning, before it became too hot. Then it was a quick trip into town to mail some postcards to the grandchildren and use a public telephone to make reservations for Canberra, Batemans Bay, Merimbula and Lakes Entrance.
We even managed to find a section of the Warrego River with some water present. The caravan park owner assures us the fishing is great and the fish are great eating. After seeing the water (looks like this ALL the time), we weren’t quite sure about the fish story.
A park has been set up with a lake, ducks and geese (why do authorities put geese on lakes where kids like to feed ducks?) and a nice walk among special planted outback trees with information boards for each variety.
A bit of final shopping before we head south tomorrow to Cunnamulla, then it was back to the ironing (washing doesn’t take very long to dry!).
Tonight we are going to enjoy a Bilby Experience.
Late yesterday afternoon we were entertained by an Aboriginal descendent who told us about his grandmother, showed some very old Aboriginal artefacts, together with his own art works and played a number of didgeridoos. A very interesting hour spent behind our caravan. Tonight a bush poet will attempt to amuse us.
Last night we went star gazing at the Cosmos Observatory on the outskirts of Charleville. This has developed over the last 30 years from a man sitting in the middle of a paddock with his telescope to be a well organised tourist attraction. The observatory currently has three 12 inch telescopes with a 20 inch due to be installed within the next few years. We were ushered into a dark, tin shed and sat while all was explained. Then the roof opened, or rather, the shed walls and roof rolled completely away! Wow! We looked at five different stars and clusters, plus Jupiter. It was possible to make out four of Jupiter’s moons – the first time we have seen Jupiter through a telescope. It was a very dark night, no moon, just endless stars.
Housework and laundry first thing this morning, before it became too hot. Then it was a quick trip into town to mail some postcards to the grandchildren and use a public telephone to make reservations for Canberra, Batemans Bay, Merimbula and Lakes Entrance.
We even managed to find a section of the Warrego River with some water present. The caravan park owner assures us the fishing is great and the fish are great eating. After seeing the water (looks like this ALL the time), we weren’t quite sure about the fish story.
A park has been set up with a lake, ducks and geese (why do authorities put geese on lakes where kids like to feed ducks?) and a nice walk among special planted outback trees with information boards for each variety.
A bit of final shopping before we head south tomorrow to Cunnamulla, then it was back to the ironing (washing doesn’t take very long to dry!).
Tonight we are going to enjoy a Bilby Experience.
I have a new fragrance to wear each day - Eau de Aerogard!
1 comment:
Wow, when you say you're heading to Canberra it makes you realise that you don't actually have that long before you get home! I'm sure there will be lots of grand kids eager to see you all. Oh, and there are still a few peppermints left in your cupboard!
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