Geoffs Life After Work !

Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island SA

Today was a good one to be out n about.Upon entering the town we are greeted by a large tree that years ago the Aborigines cut the bark for a canoe ( the shape is clearly depicted in the photo) The Hindmarsh bridge connects the Island to the mainland BUT in the 1990s the Indigenous Aborigines claimed it would destroy bygone myths that could not be discussed because the myths are sacred to Aboriginal women known as Secret Women’s Business.The courts threw this out and the bridge was duly completed after several stoppages incurred by Aborigines ! Across on the island are lots of luxurious homes BUT I personally dont think I would invest in the area.theres not a lot of scenic beauty there and the area is prone to flooding on this 9km x 2km island !!The town (mainland Goolwa)also boasts a still used magnificent steam train from an era gone by (I say bring them back !) & it i maintained in pristine working condition.Bird life is abundant and doesn’t seem perturbed by human presence. An old wagon displayed the sign NARNU & for those TV addicts reminded me of Mork from Ork !! (think about it !) Tomorrow we try out the local overgrown Golf Course ( weather permitting !)

March 27, 2011 - Posted by Luxxys Lovely Lived Life | Uncategorized