Rodeo

Went to a Rodeo at the weekend, which seems to be quite a big thing out here. It was in an arena with a few thousand seats and almost a sell out! Was a bit of an experience - don't know if I would go to another ever - the horses/bulls seem to get something tied around their behind which makes them buck, don't think it can be too comfortable for them!

Also went to see the Overland train on Saturday, as it was having an open day. It is the train which runs from Melbourne to Adelaide, and is in the same group as the Indian Pacific (From Sydney - Perth) and the Ghan (Adelaide - Darwin) so it was interesting to see what the facilities were like on those. They are quite nice, incredibly big.

There was a photography exhibition on at the weekend too so that was pretty good. They had lots of demonstrations and talks by all the big camera companies and you got to see some of their new products (Blu-Ray/Hard Drive recorder!)

Not much else happening, still trying to finalise the dates for the next few weeks. Weathers staying pretty good, there has been a little more rain lately which everyone is delighted about as the drought has been getting quite serious.

The Lounge on the Overland Train (Melbourne - Adelaide)