Kinchega Dreaming

Zoe took us for a treat today down to the Kinchega National Park, starting off at the beautiful Kinchega Woolshed.  Built in 1875, out of corrugated iron and river red gum, in it's 97 years of operation over 6 million sheep were shorn here.  The smell of the sheep is still very present, and the timbers have been given a lustre from the years of lanolin, as the sheep rub against them passing through.  The light was magnificent and a treat for all of us, as we examined the holding pens and associated old machinery.  I'll put up some extra photos later.

Lunch was had by a giant loop in the might Darling River under the river red gums.  We were very surprised to see that there was water in the river and whilst we were there, some local fellows arrived, put in their boat to fish for yellow bellied perch.

Then on to the river drive, were coming around a bend came upon the largest flock of pelicans playing in the white water of the weir.  By estimates, we reckoned that there would have been 300 of them.  It was a magnificent sight!  Watched from above was a spoonbill crane, caught by Trish

This is some of the machinery at south Broken Hill as we slowly came back in town.  A difficult return trip for Zoe of 110kms straight into the setting sun and kangaroos hopping around everywhere.

Out to dinner at the locals favourite restaurant, Alfresco, an establishment with very little atmosphere and enormous portions.  Penny was served up 5 cutlets, and Trish and Zoe's chicken schnitzel overflowed their plates, all in the purple glow of their outdoor lighting.