10th - Started off in Whyalla, stopped in at Port Augusta, where the power station was shut down but there's no replacement.
The Labor govt planned a concentrated solar salt power plant, that could be run even at night. The heated salt can be stored and used to run the plant overnight - amazing. It would have cost about $600 million. Instead the Libs built an interconnector to NSW for cheap electricity that cost $1500 million. Seems really dumb to me to spend twice as much and to have no local power boost. Libs hate renewables that much.
Marie and imaginary friend in Port Augusta.
Stopped at Port Pirie, which has an amazing number of historical buildings.
Main street is a 4 lane highway, with a one lane garden in the middle, and 45 degree parking, still no room for a bike lane, despite the need. We had a picnic lunch in the local park, v good.
Finally got to Wallaroo. It's a bit disappointing with the lack of beach, the big car park and modern shopping centre in the middle. Got 3 mains for dinner for 4 of us, and I have to say I am absolutely stuffed.
Left: the Town Hall is way too big for a tiny town.
Staying in a v cool little pub, with a large comfortable well done room. It feels like it's been a big big day today. I am really sick of driving all the time.
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