Mt. Isa, the world's biggest city (40,000km2 - as listed in the Guinness Book of Records) was not exactly bustling with life. We declined the 7:30am underground mine tour and headed to the hostel. It reminded me of a hospital. Oz and Beth crashed out and I explored the town - which didn't take long at all. The town has a distinct Billingham feel about it, with it's chimneys on the horizon, though Mt Isa is a lot further from the nearest town.
I decided to make use of the swimming pool in the shadow of the mine - 32x50m lengths - 18 front crawl, a new record. Then I went along to the gym and did a light work out before wandering over to the bus depot. The nutter was waiting for the bus. Yes please, referee, he's not on our bus. Oz and Beth arrived, shortly followed by Hels and Kate. Off we went to Boyd's hotel for food. Kate had a 'mare ordering a burger but soon it was time for them to leave again. Off to Darwin - with the nutter !!
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| Mt Isa or Billingham? |
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| Mt Isa or Billingham? |
We returned to the hostel via the city lookout with its signposts to various spots around the world. How could London be 700km further than Edinburgh? Surely Rio de Janiero is closer than New York City? And what is a Great Circle anyway? (I think you'll find it's the shortest route between 2 points on the globe - informed Ed).
2012
Haven't been back to Mt Isa since.
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