Day 67 & 68: Niagara Dam and Lake Ballard

Sometimes when things are looking a bit doubtful when it comes to camping sites, you happen across a fabulous place by sheer chance. Even though we have all the books and apps we still need to odd bit of good karma (luck). You see we happened upon a place called Niagara Dam and the ambience of the place was amazing. The scenery: you would have to go a long way to see better as the colours in the rock formations rivalled the Painted Dessert in many respects. The history of the place was somewhat dubious as the dam had originally been made to store water for the train travelling from Kalgoorlie  but before it was finished artesian water was found. Such is life!
There were some lovely walks taking in the natural environment, the historical facts and just the beauty of the landscape. I must admit I did follow the 'old codger' at one time only to be thrown off track. Fortunately for my native instincts I was able to lead us back to the track, via some old mines and some superbly coloured trees. All ended well and hopefully I have some lovely photos to prove the point - all will be revealed!
Today we headed out to Lake Ballard renowned for its iron sculptures of human forms. They are dotted all over the landscape and I swear the water was there in the distance, only it kept on disappearing as we approached.
We have now landed in Kalgoorlie and will spend the next couple of days touring the city of gold. Besides the 'Big Pit' and Hay Street ( which my husband has to go to???.?), I'm not sure what else is to see. Mind you the trip into this city was amazing in several ways:

1. The flowers along the side of the road, including the trees had to be seen to be believed. Yellow Grevillias, red Hopbush, purple ?..., pink?     And white ?... Made for some lovely picture moments.
2. The landscape coming into the city: with all the mountains having flat tops. I'm not sure if the children in Kalgoorlie would know what a mountain actually looks like. Lots of dug up ground,  probably mine exploration from the past - who really knows?

Well tea is awaiting, so best get going, until me meet again.......