Ian headed off this morning to run a couple of errands while I got the washing done. Boring stuff. Mid morning we headed off in search of the lookout. We couldn't find any lookout sign but found a road leading up to the top of a hill, an ideal place for a lookout, so headed up. There was a car and a car and van parked at the bottom of the hill and we could see one couple walking up. We proceeded to drive up a very skinny road (hope we don't meet anyone) to the top of the hill where there was a guy starting to walk down. We took a few photos and enjoyed the view and then headed back down. Once again, thankfully, no-one was coming up. As we drove out the gate to leave the lookout we noticed a sign stating it was private property. Oops, obviously not the lookout. Drove back into the centre of town where we found the actual lookout so stopped to see if it was any better than the last place. This one gave us a closer look at the mine, which is huge. Next we did the grocery shopping and had the fun of trying to fit it all in the van. Lunch next then back in the car and 19 km later we were at Lake Moondarra which is an aboriginal name meaning plenty of rain and thunder. Lake Moondarra was built in 1956 on the Leichhardt River to supply water to Mount Isa and the mine. There is a swimming area, boat ramp, picnic areas and you can even walk across the dam wall. The Lake is stocked with 11 different species of fish. There is an annual 3 day fishing classic and dragon boat regatta. A very pretty outlook over the Lake. Back to the van to wait for a call from Autobarn about our ball lock. Finally at 4:45 (they close at 5:30) they rang to say they had it. So a quick trip into town to collect it. Moving day tomorrow.
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