3 states in 3 days - Day 1

Opal mining at Coober Pedy

Looks like moles at work

Dining at the Underground Restuarant 

Ribba's van park

underground camping 

Robs a bit like my old horse 'Silver' and when we turned for home (well not really our home but back to our greatly missed family) there was no stopping him.
First night was Coober Pedy. The road was long and pretty boring until approx 60km from Coober Pedy and then we were amazed by the 'mole' hills everywhere. Opal fever has certainly stuck this town and it's just so interesting to see the diggings.
With a population of around 3,500 and 45 different nationalities it's a real mixed bag and pretty rough looking town. Apparently the town produces something like 90% of the worlds opals.
We were happy to take a recommendation and stay out of town at Riba's caravan park which is an old mine site. They have underground accommodation and even underground tent sites. Great hospitality and free water / everywhere else in town you have to pay for any water you use.
On the owners recommendation we went into town to the Underground Restaurant. Another amazing setup, underground obviously, and the owner certainly has customer service down pat - right to the free drinks and yarn at the end of your night out.