Sunday, January 9, 2011

Sovereign Hill - Ballarat VIC and 'THE INCIDENT'

What happens when the L/Hand side wheel of the camper decides to head off in another direction to that of the towing vehicle? - The camper wobbles ferociously and needs to be brought to a standstill as soon as possible!!




Here's our home getting loaded onto the tow truck for repairs. Thankfully, no drama's to the occupants!! An unexpected overnight stay at Bacchus Marsh...





An aerial view of the buildings at Sovereign Hill. Re-construction typical of the style of the day...






Part of the Sovereign Hill experience is viewing the play 'Mask of Deceit'. Joey is seen here with the plays main characters. Very good show - the good guy wins in the end!!





Here's a view of the Gold Rush fever that was evident the day we visited Sovereign Hill. Almost as chaotic as the original mad scramble that occurred in the 1850's!!





The princess is really earning her keep now!! Lee was the only one to pan successfully for some Gold flakes. Must be at least .50 cents worth!!










A fine example of the transport of the past....this horse drawn carriage was lapping the area of Sovereign Hill and visitors could get on board...for a price of course...





Joey tried his luck at Gold prospecting!! No luck this time - maybe some other time??






Here's Joey & Sam in front of a typical 1850's home in Sovereign Hill - Ballarat. The beautiful gardens are actually a playground for a peacock and his mates!!

1 comment:

  1. Hi guys. Just read of your incident. So glad to hear that you are all OK. Did you sustain much damage ? Spoke with Brad to let him know we can't make it due to Mandi's health. Hope all works out to enable you to continue your safari without further incidents like that. Have you on our minds and in our prayers. Kind regards Danny & Mandi.

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