Today we head into town to check out the Serbian Church . Built into the side of a hill , with a large parking area and forecourt . We ventured in for a look .
We walked in and down a ramp to the main area . The roof line is amazing , being machined out in the pattern below .
Next was down to Old Timers Mine and a walk through the old mine . This is a small seam of opal that has been left to show everyone what it would look like - it's about the size as it is in the photo .
This is how the miners used to get in and out of the mines . They cut foot and hand holds in the walls and had to climb up and down that way .
The miners also built their home below ground , cutting in rooms as required . Following are some of the rooms .
The owners have also put in a museum , This is the drive in theatre projector , from the drive in theatre in town .
More of the museum .
And now to the shop , here's the expensive end , several of these pendants are over $2000 . They are of course in the shop at the front of the mine . The workshop that makes all these trinkets is just behind the shop .
After the mine self guided tour , we headed across the road to a bar with a view over town . You can see the supermarket down below , but most residences are underground .
Wouldn't be us without a sunset to seal the deal .
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