The Indian Pacific - Perth to Kalgoorlie

 16th May 2021

Today we Celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary.

 
Today we hit the Rails on a much anticipated Journey from The Indian Ocean to The Pacific Ocean by Train.

No - Not This Train....

THIS Train!

The Indian Pacific. 

Our Journey will take us from the

WA Capitol of Perth, 

East to Sydney NSW.

Once on board there was not much to do except sit back - relax and watch the scenery go past.

Check your location, or make final calls before you lose Internet and Phone coverage.

 

(One of the things I like about these inland trips is the only thing you use your phone for - is taking photos!)

Some on board nodded off and woke to The change in Scenery

Lunch was served - 

Full White Tablecloth Service for every meal. 

No "Airline Food" here!

We watched the Sun Set over the outback

Then dressed for a 'Romantic' Dinner in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car.

(We had our own booth tonight.)

Was Chef having some fun? 

 

Or was it pure coincidence that

DH's entrée matched his Shirt?

They knew it was our Anniversary.

And Maggie Beer's (Non-alcoholic) 

RUBY Cabernet was also on the Menu

We couldn't have asked for a more Beautiful Meal.  

Amuse-bouche to start, Followed by 3 Courses with Wine and Coffee.

And when we had thought we couldn't fit anymore in....

Chef presented us with "A little Anniversary Surprise" - 

Oh Goodness, Can we have it tomorrow?

What can we possibly do for After Dinner entertainment? 

Go on an Off-train excursion to Kalgoorlie.

Add to our list of Big Things, and go see some Very Big Toys.

And a Very Big Hole in the Ground.

Australia's largest Open cut Gold (and other things) mine.

It can be seen from space!

The mine works 24 hours a day and would be a sight to see in daylight!

Back to the Train

and head for Bed, 

new Adventures Await Tomorrow.