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Day Out to Sovereign Hill

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Photos taken on the 20th of April 2008

Day Out to Sovereign Hill

Voyage to Discovery Exhibit
The gang went to Ballarat for a tour of Sovereign Hill, the occasion was for Eugene's bday. Entrance was about $35 per person but not it seems to be $39.50 - it also includes entry to the Gold Museum across the road. It's about an hour and a half drive from Melbourne.

Sovereign Hill is a huge outdoor museum depicting Ballarat's gold-mining history. There are different exhibits to see to fill a whole day. It's best to plan your day so you won't miss out on anything. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes or risk having dusty feet. My friend and I were wearing thongs and needless to say, our feet was covered in dust & dirt.

We ate at one of the restaurants called United States Hotel where you can dine in "Victorian Splendour". As expected at zoo/theme parks/museums/attractions, the food did not fail to disappoint. hahaha The servings were small for exorbitant prices.

The photos can show you what's at Sovereign Hill.
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Voyage to Discovery Exhibit
Voyage to Discovery Exhibit
LOL someone needs to dust
LOL someone needs to dust
Life of a miner sure is hard
Life of a miner sure is hard
Trying our luck panning for gold
Trying our luck panning for gold
Arrested for being naughty
Arrested for being naughty
Sari sari store lol
Mix mix sto…
Sari sari store lol "Mix mix" s
Work horse
Work horse
Pumping water
Pumping water
Golden Point Chinese Camp
Golden Point Chinese Camp
Catholics praying to Buddha?!!?
Catholics praying to Buddha?!!?
Their kitchen
Their kitchen
Chinese miners sleeping quarters
Chinese miners' sleeping quarters
Their kitchen
Their kitchen
Look how much chips we get! o_O
Look how much chips we get! o_O
We JUST made it in time to watch t…
We JUST made it in time to watch
With the guard
With the guard
Gold-Panning factory
Gold-Panning factory
Gold nuggets for sale
Gold nuggets for sale
Blacksmith smelting gold
Blacksmith smelting gold
Candlemaking demonstration
Candlemaking demonstration
Bowling old school
Bowling old school
The bowling lane
The bowling lane
The musicians
The musicians
Victorian-wear
Victorian-wear
We got our own WANTED sign
We got our own WANTED sign
Horse-drawn carriage ride
Horse-drawn carriage ride
Inside the Gold Museum
Inside the Gold Museum
I believe this things made entire…
I believe this thing's made enti
The Welcome Nugget; 69kg gold - th…
The Welcome Nugget; 69kg gold -
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