Lightning Ridge, Opal mining, Car door tours - Episode 71

[@brentonl2631]

Great to see you back, that's a tough gig staying there how relaxing does it look. We've never been to Lightning Ridge so would love to get up there some time, my 92 yo mum went on a tour and stayed at the Outback Resort and climbed the mounds she loved it, she is quite active though. Can't get over those sunsets up there bet it's a bit fresh in the mornings but nice days. Unfortunately our holiday has been put back as my wife had a terrible fall 4 weeks ago shattering her arm and shoulder and after a few metal plates,screws and pins they fixed all the broken bits so will just be doing the top of Vic Swan Reach, Bendigo then on to Bright for a week and up to Katoomba then probably home. Great video again really enjoyed the scenery some fascinating places. Any tips on things to see around Bright as haven't been for 40 years would be great. Thanks Brenton.

[@lappnitup]

Wow! Your mum is amazing! Lightning ridge is a great place to visit as strange as it is!! So sorry to hear about your wife’s fall. We hope she has a speedy recovery. 😊. We love Bright, especially in Autumn. A beautiful place to visit up there is The Bluff Mount Buffalo. The original ski resort on the way to The Bluff is nice to stop at too. A bit of a windy drive but the views are magnificent. We stayed in Porepunkah at Porepunkah Pines caravan park. Lovely park with a bike / walking track into town. A lovely old pub to go for lunch is Happy Valley Hotel in Ovens. Bright Main Street is gorgeous and if you’re into easy 4wd (dirt roads east) the Buckland Valley has magnificent tracks that take you up to amazing views.

[@brentonl2631]

Thanks for your tip on Bright just looked them up, yep mum is incredible still drives and swims 4 times a week. Ruth is doing ok lots of pain but is improving. We are definitely looking forward to getting away. Look forward to your next upload.😊

[@wisencareful4645]

When in Lightning Ridge seeing Chambers of the Black Hand is definitely a Must Do attraction. Sam as a tour guide is just so informative & brilliant. The lower guided mine tour teaches you so much it puts into perspective Opal Mining. Best Outback Tourist attraction by a Country mile

[@lappnitup]

Totally agree. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We knew nothing about opal mining but we learnt a lot from this tour.

[@niahvail8506]

Cheers guys bet your loving being in the outback again 🤙

[@lappnitup]

Thanks, we love being in the outback. There’s nothing better when travelling 😊

[@trevdebhippisley9729]

Have you gone home and finished your videos, we enjoyed watching your travels, NO wait, we get it Fiona still cheering and Tony is still sooking about The Blues. Magpies B2B

[@lappnitup]

Hahaha thanks guys!! Yes we are home and have been busy renovating and a short trip overseas. Hoping to get back in the van soon for some short trips. But you are 100% correct about me still cheering and Tony sooking!!! How good was that bloody gf!!! I think we’d be divorced if it was a Carlton Collingwood gf! Next year will be interesting 🧐

[@trevdebhippisley9729]

@@lappnitup lucky for us we don’t have a mixed marriage, both Magpies,

[@lappnitup]

Both very smart intelligent people then 😂

[@leannekennedy6991]

Missing you guys! When are you hitting the road again ?

[@lappnitup]

Aww thank you 🙏. We recently did a short trip to the Grampians which we’ll be putting an episode out soon on. We will also be doing short trips off and on over the next 12 months as we have a few other things in at the moment. Planning a big trip to the flinders ranges and Coober Pedy in March too. We have loved spending time at home with our grandbaby ❤️

[@xx._alyssawolfie._xx6901]

We saw ur car drive past us on the way to melb

[@lappnitup]

Hi 👋

[@daviddawson2411]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍻🍻🍻 we have been there 2014 things have changed 😂

[@lappnitup]

As strange as it is we can see why people are drawn to it. It’s a very interesting place 😊

[@Poppifoley]

I saw your car now I’m subscribe

[@lappnitup]

Thank you 🙏 I hope you enjoy our videos 😊

[@Jilly13bean12]

where have you two been or is it a secret

[@lappnitup]

Lol!! Not a secret but we are home for a little while attending to a few things. Itching to get back out though!! Hopefully will get some episodes together of our favourite places on our lap 😊

[@Jim-pn5qr]

What's with the tiny toy piano music ?

[@lappnitup]

Not really sure which one you’re talking about? The music chosen for each part was appropriate for each area we were in but not sure which one you describe as ‘Tiny toy’.