Appealinna Ruins and Miners Hut - Flinders 25th April

On the 25^th April the weather was still overcast in the morning. I had been keen to go up Rawnsley Bluff but did not think it was worth it due to the bad weather. Oh well, something left again for next time. It was Anzac Day and we weren't anywhere to join in, however, we were able to listen to the Gallipoli service. I did think of all my work colleagues working their butt off and was glad not to be with them. Sorry guys.

We had to get some washing done and some maintenance. There was still time, however, to get out in the afternoon to see some interesting things we had not got to. Drove up past Wilpena and had a look at a miners hut from the old copper mining days. It was dug into the ground and was primitive but because it was dug into the ground it would have provided some coolness in the summer.

 

 

 

Then went to the Appealinna mine ruins. There are remnants from around 1856 of a settler’s homestead and miners buildings and there are plaques that tell interesting stories of life in the area. It was interesting to see how they lived. I will let all the photos tell the story. Double click on the ones that are hard to read.