Thank you for the great images of Coober Pedy. Although I’ve never visited the place, I do know of many who have. I also know of one man who worked the opal fields for years. He never told anyone of great riches, but that is the miner’s prerogative.
I love your poem too. I wonder if you really had an Aunt Opal? What a beautiful stone the opal is. No two ever being the same. I was always told it was bad luck to have an opal engagement ring. I think I would have risked it, if any dashing suitor wanted to bestow one upon me!
Your spelling of brooch is incorrect, although I admit I had to google the correct spelling myself.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this strange town in the middle of the desert. I’m not sure that it’s a great place to live. It’s too harsh and unforgiving. However I agree it certainly is a wonderful place for a short visit, such as the stop over on the Ghan.


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