Fossicking for topaz!

Last night we drove to O’Brien’s Campsite, about 30km from the highway. This was different to any place we’d been before. We drove and drove along a gravel road through cattle grazing areas – we were going pretty slowly to avoid the biggest rutts – and then suddenly found a campsite with around 40 rigs. This was a paid site with a $25 charge for our family, and provided us with a picturesque spot by ‘Elizabeth Creek’, hot showers and clean toilets. They also provided Max and Trevor with a range of fossicking gear so they could try their hand at fossicking for topaz. The advice was included too!

Harry and I had a total day off today where I read a thick book from the campsite library. Harry did some beading, had a few cuddles and watched some movies. We both really needed a break. There was no internet connection so I wasn’t tempted by that so actually sat down and did nothing. It was great!!

Max and Trevor spent their day fossicking. They found lots of stones – white quartz, smoky quartz and even a bit of topaz. They had a ball, though Max was unimpressed by how much work it took.

They had a brilliant ‘boys day’ and Max has lots of rocks to show off!