COOBER PEDY .. Photos of my travels
Coober Pedy (see location map below) is an Opal mining town, and because of the extreme temperatures the miners make their homes underground. The living areas are extended as the miners mine further into the earth and transform the mined areas into homes, churches, shops etc. It really is an underground town.
The photos do not do it justice, they are just glorious and an amazing sight to behold.
Opal Mines. It just all looks like piles of rubble, on a barron red dessert expanse.
Entrance to Opal mine, and underground home.(Were Alan bought me a beautifull Opal Pendant. )
The entrance to the mine
Underground home, the temperatures inside stay a comfortable 22 - 25°C
The photos do not show the textures or colors of the walls, but believe me when I say it is just glorious.
A LITTLE QUOTE
You realise time waits for no one.
Treasure every moment you have.
You will treasure it even more when
You can share it with someone special
posted by Jeanette at 11:32 pm
2 Comments:
Great photos Jan, it's a different world out there isn't it.
Hi Jan ~~ Nice t see another couple of posts. Travel posts are good, especally with photos, and it must be like reliving the trips. I liked your little quote. Thanks for sharing that with us.
Take care, Merle.
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