The “Delayed Honeymoon” Big Rail Tour

[Greynomad]

Almost at the end of our day at the Maritime Museum.
By this time tomorrow we’ll be cruising out of Sydney heading for Perth, four days away.
Had a personal guided tour of HMAS Vampire, the last of the ‘Big Gun Ships’.
Got to play Captain in the Ops Centre!

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Also had a look at the view from the ‘Meccano’ lighthouse — iron girder frame with steel plate exterior — moved from near Townsville when it was replaced by automation.
The lighthouse:

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The view from the top:

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A few more smaller vessels to have a sticky at, then it’s a take-away dinner (cos we’re both knackered).

ps. I cheated. The access to the top of the lighthouse was closed, but they had a TV showing live pix from the top.

[Greynomad]

We’re approaching Broken Hill.
Because of delays along the way from Sydney, we’re running late.
We’re so far behind schedule that the outings planned here have been cancelled.

[supersparky]

Grrrrh. I was hoping that the bozos that run the 'off train adventures' would have sorted that stuff out by now. Once you miss your slot it stuffs up everything .
It was the same when we did that trip 2 years ago. The company blamed the covid backlog. The staff quietly blamed inept management. We eventually got a bit of a refund.
One day, I'll get to see the Superpit in daylight.
Apparently it's all owned by a big ol' American owned holding company. As you would no doubt be aware, the on train experience is faultless.

[Dot]

That's not very fair at all, I hope a decent refund is forthcoming, but apart from that, we hope you both are enjoying your selves.

[Greynomad]

Arrived in Perth last night.
Fish n chips room service for dinner, we were so tired.
Currently on a bus wine tour in the Swan Valley.
One winery down, three to go!

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Dinner Under the Stars at Rawlinna Station (1 million acres!)
was actually Dinner Under Light Cloud. Very few stars visible. However, the meal & guitarist/singer were both very good.

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Couple more days in Perth and on Tuesday we fly to Darwin to catch The Ghan.

[Dot]

Looking good you 2. x

[Greynomad]

I think I caught a cold at the Dinner Under the Stars/Clouds.
It has been getting worse, so I’ve been sitting in Royal Perth Hospital ED for the past FOUR HOURS (2030~0050 WA time) waiting to see a doctor!
With my immune system out to lunch, a simple cold can rapidly escalate to pneumonia if not treated promptly. I’ve spoken to Triage four times to request some action.
So far: nada.
Our wonderful public health system at work…

[Dot]

Ray keep those masks on when ever out with other people.Do the "CHEST PAIN" thing and get seen .

[jon_d]

How are things Ray?

[Dot]

How are things Ray?

Jd
Ray finally got treated with drugs, x/ray and sent home (hotel) to sleep before heading to Darwin to catch the train.