Had a busy day yesterday, even if it was a tad cool, domestic duties first up with a visit to the laundromat, how ever it was beside the 50's Milk Bar which has been in operation since 1895 and unchanged, still make their own cordials, spiders, milk shakes in the traditional way, play music on the duke box etc, a real step back in time of my childhood, so of course we had to partake whilst waiting for the washing to finish.
After that we visited the RFDS Hangar at the airport and did the tour followed by some reminiscing in the museum there, the old Traeger pedal radio's, medical kits etc and a few items from the shop before departure. It is well worth a visit and any support given is gratefully received, they have to raise around $8million per year to replace their aircraft every 15 years on rotation, and that is only one Base!
Then it was a trip out to the Living Desert Park, not a lot living there at present due to the drought and despite the watering system and feed stations in place in place, it was a great chance to get some exercise though with the circuit being around 2-3 Kim's, worked up an appetite, next to that Park is the Desert Sculptures, each sculpture means different things to different people I suppose, fantastic views from up there, would have been a great spot for sunset photo's however they close the gates at 6pm and we didn't feel like being locked in for the night.
Speaking of which, the wind last evening was bitter and lazy, went right through us. nice light frost this morning but a sunny day followed if a little cool.
Kath visited the School of the Air this morning, we sat in on 2 classes for the prep kids which was different to say the least, all computers, video link and satellite comms now, no radio's. and those 4yr olds are very tech savvy as well. Kath was chasing some info on Volunteer Teachers in the out back but there was not a lot forth coming, policy I would say. All in all well worth it.
Wile Kath did some research at the library I did the railway museum, it also has a migrant, hospital and gem/museum collection, very easy to loose track of time in there as I did, oops couple of hours later I went back to collect Kath, expecting 'that look' but she was happily browsing along so no harm done. On the way back, I found my favourite Australian Flower, Sturts Desert Pea then when got here the natives had grown considerably! Appostle Birds had morphed into emu's !
Clean and pack afternoon ready for tomorrow when we head for the Menindee Lakes for a few days, not sure how much water is about but we will see.
Expecting another frost tomorrow so it will in bed early.
Stay safe.
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