Mount Isa

Mount Isa is a big mining town and the biggest city in the world in terms of surface area. I wouldn’t say it was the prettiest place we have been to but there was a very interesting museum recording the history of mining in the area and a fossil collection. It also had several clubs which of course we had to try. The RSL was good but then we visited the Irish Club. It is supposed to be the biggest Irish club in the world and it was huge. There were several bars, two nightclubs, a restaurant and a restored Melbourne tramcar for a café. We mentioned it to Graeme and Hazel and it was decided that a night spent there would be a great idea especially as they run a courtesy coach which you just phone for when you want to go there. We spent the evening watching the highlights of the weekend Premiership, drinking larger amounts of beer and wine and then finished off with a few dollars in the pokies. We decided to stay an extra day in order to visit the RSL where we had a good chat with the locals and came away with stubby holders and coasters each. Everybody is so friendly and welcoming and always happy to have a chat and give you the benefit of their local knowledge. We also saw our first red back spider. They aren't that dangerous unless you annoy them by taking their photo!