So far on this holiday we have been looking at everything BIG! Today we went to the Stockman’s Hall of Fame and saw everything OLD! We saw things to do with horses: saddles, stirrups, whips, boots, spurs, horse shoes and their bridles.
We played with interactive maps which showed where the early explorers went throughout Australia.
We saw how the settlers lived in their wooden homes with no mattresses’ on their beds, a dusty cooking area, rickety chairs and benches to sit on. It was a very difficult life for them and makes me realised how blessed I am.
Communication was also different – old telephones and Morse code.
We watched movies about the history of Stockman, droving, ways of transporting goods (road trains, horse, camels). The people also had to deal with the difficulties of drought, locusts, mice, floods, poor roads and doctors that were far away.
The Hall of Fame was worthwhile as it showed me what life use to be like in Australia.
James,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip you guys appear to be having. Am very interested to hear about the trip to the QANTAS museum, I reckon that would have been a heap of fun getting up close and personal with a jumbo!
Your trip to Australia Zoo looked like a lot of fun, I couldn't help but notice that your shot feeding Bimbo was almost identical to Andrew's feeding experience - very heavy rain! Anyhow, say hi to Mum and Dad and keep up the great news.
Love
Uncle Pete
Hey, hang on - is that "table cloth" on the table in the stockman's hut for real!!!?? I don't think so!!!!! I can't quite imagine a sweaty, dusty sore stockman getting ready for dinner and suddenly remembering "Oops, forgot the table cloth - better get it out!!" and while he gets it out what's happening to his dinner???? Covered with flies, that's what. Nuh, forget the table cloth! Eat dinner!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're having lots of fun.