Roxby Downs

23.07.07

Forecast was for 20⁰ today but they fibbed. It was cloudy all day so may have made it if it had been clear.

Went on a bus tour of the mine site in the morning which was very interesting and quite comprehensive. A huge enterprise that cost millions to set up but the end product is unbelievable. Billions of dollars and they are looking to quadruple it all. If they go open cut it will be the 2^nd largest in the world. Currently over 300 hundred km’s of tunnels under ground starting at 300 mtrs.

Had to return the car to Hertz so had Jacqui drop us back at the library were I attempted to send some emails with not much luck.

Finally got a result on the gearbox, it’s stuffed. The second gear syncro it busted and they are talking of sourcing parts from Japan, BUGGER. Spoke to the service manager Mark Vanders at North point who said he will try to find a new box in Australia.

Will need to make a decision about what next in couple of days, as they have indicated we can have $55 a day to cover car hire so we may go home.

Not many in the park last few days but everyone is very friendly and sympathetic. There is generally a new van in each day