Our 2 days in Charleville were spent discovering the wonders of the Outback. On our first night we went out to the Charleville Observatory. Out here the skys are clear of pollution and the observatory has 3 12" telescopes. I can't remember the last time the Milky Way was so clear. It was breathtaking. The nights are really cold out here, but we were well rugged up. Jupiter showed up clearly through the telescope and it was amazing to see, and realise, that Alpha Centura, our nearest star, is actually 2 stars.
At the historical house museum we were entertained by an old local playing the autoharp. Hopefully the video I have attached works.
Take note of the fire escape at the Hotel Charleville. I wonder if it meets OHS standards. The hotel has burnt down twice in the last 100 years.
Tonight we are in Barcaldine where the Great Shearer's Strike of 1891 led to the creation of the Labour movement that has given us the working conditions we have today.
We're well and truly into road train territory. The picture gives you an idea of how big they are.
We have just been entertained by a bush poet/storyteller while enjoying billy tea and damper with all the other grey nomads in the caravan park.
After Barcaldine we are off to Longreach for a few days and then to Winton to visitor the dinosaur sites.
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