On our drive NW out of Lakefield we came across a real highlight - a man made water hole filled with an amazing colour blue! After we pulled over several people followed (we have that affect) & one guy explained the colour as opal deposits! I wish!! Would have got the snorkel gear out for sure. The reason is apparently a mixture of copper & iron, but I will get the kids to do an experiment when we get home to see if we can create the same colour for the pool!
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| Man made attraction |
Onwards for a stop at the Musgrave Roadhouse - one of several watering holes built for the Old Telegraph Line Road. Now we are driving north (or as the continual question between travellers is "are you heading up or down?" - up - the Developmental Road.
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| Wonder what a dial phone was at Coen Museum |
Stopped as planned at the Arthur River Roadhouse - a lovely spot with our own cooking fire. Jasmine was off getting wood - she doesn't need to be asked! I accompanied the second round of wood foraging to check out the river, and was again amazed to see both tourist and local splashing around in the shallow depths. Aboriginal families had obviously spent a lovely day picnicking along the water! They must know something we don't! Another happy night playing Catan and sitting by the fire.
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| Many friendly horses to pat |
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| Typical dinner! |
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