Spent the day catching up with chores and exploring around Coober Pedy. Walked over to the TI then up the main street, calling into a couple of different Opal shops. Talked to a really interesting opal shop owner who was very informative. Could have easily walked away with a beautiful necklace valued at $450.00 but didn’t……really controlled myself. Then it was off to a tour of “FayesUnderground House”, which was built by Faye by hand over a 10 year period …amazing….!!! quite unbelievable to think that people actually live underground. Temperature in the house is controlled by airflow through shafts and it is very pleasant. Also had a look at the Greek Orthodox Church and a wander around Boot Hill Cemetery. We also stopped for a little “noodling” and I have a small collection of opal pieces in bits of stone. Not worth anything but interesting just the same. Check out the picture of the Caravan parking – tree each side of the van and no room for the awning to be opened. Barry did a remarkable job slotting the van into such a tight spot. An early night tonight and heading up to Kulgera tomorrow before heading into Yulara on Thursday.
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