Final post of my holiday

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My chosen third excursion was ‘Discover The Majestic Breakaways ‘.

When booking to travel on the Ghan you have two options: Adelaide to Darwin 3 days 2 nights or Darwin to Adelaide 4 days 3 nights. I chose the second option and extra time because you get to visit Coober Pedy. I have watched several travel documentaries on TV about Coober Pedy, opal mining and living and working conditions. This location was on my bucket list and I am so happy I achieved this, it was the highlight of my holiday. We not only saw the amazing landscape but also got to go underground, learn about the opal mining.

Breakaway Country . The colourful sandstone escarpments, cliffs and Mesas that change colour with the light of the day. 120 million years ago this area was an inland sea.
I walked through the Umoona Opal Mine. I think the photos to follow tell the real story. Apparently about 60% of Coober Pedy residents choose even now to live underground.
This is where I had my lunch, an amazing experience.
The safety hat was a gimmic, not really needed, now a souvenir.

My gift to myself from the opal shop.

Sorry for this extra long post. I felt that need to share my happiness with you. I must give thanks to Burnie Brae Travel Connections in Brisbane for arranging this holiday for me but it wouldn’t have happened if I was not determined to achieve it.

I arrived in Adelaide on my last day and was feeling exhausted. I booked into the hotel and really just stayed there until time for my flight back to Brisbane the next day. I did a Covid test on my return home, the nasty virus finally got to me. I spent a week in isolation , was prescribed the antiviral medication . Thank goodness I am on the mend.

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  2. What wonderful you share your The Majestic Breakaways ‘.! What great & interested your post. I enjoy!
    Excellent photography. Beautiful the amazing landscape but also get to go underground, learn about the opal mining. So beautiful your pic. Amazing underground arrangement & facilities. All over nice place. Wonderful Umoona Opal mines & museum. Nice your gift. Nice you wearing safety hat picture.
    How long this place by your residence place.
    Thanks,Ally!

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    1. Thank you Raj for reading my post and your comments. The Majestic Breakaways are in South Australia which about a 27 hour road trip from where I live in Brisbane Queensland. I may never get there again. There are many more places in Australia that I would like to see. Have a wonderful day

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      1. You are most welcome, Ally! You had a it’s trip by roadway, about 27 hours. OMG. I am so glad to you sweet & kind reply to me. But that place is wonderful. I like much. You have a good new week. You have a good morning!
        Thanks!

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