Mt Isa is situated 1830km NW of Brisbane and 900km SW of Townsville, surrounded by the harsh but picturesque ochre- red Selwyn Ranges. It is on the banks of the Leichhardt river which changes from a dry river bed in the dry season to a flooded river in the wet season.
Copper, zinc lead and silver are mined here. Twice a day there is an earth tremor caused by the underground blasting.
My 6 week midwifery contract in Mt Isa finishes today and I fly to NZ to join Eric. We will resume our cruising aboard our yacht "Erica" in January.
This has been my 3rd time working at Mt Isa hospital. It has been nice to catch up with past colleagues and meet other agency staff
The hospital is undergoing some renovations and a face lift as well as some extentions..
I spent my days off getting fit, by walking and doing aqua aerobics in the pool.
A popular walk by the hospital staff is to a lookout named "Cardiac hill" . It is a great hike with views over the town, mine and countryside. My favourite time to walk is at dawn before the sun gets too hot.
Looking down the road
View of the mine
Typical landscape
Another lookout takes in a closer view over the town and mining area.
Mt Isa Base Hospital
Icons around town
My accomodation was great. A large room with table and chairs, a desk, fridge and ensuite, overlooking the pool.. We shared a common room with kitchen, dining area and lounge
View from my room
The town centre is only a few minutes walk from the Staff quarters
waiting to get the all clear
Pictures around town
Six weeks was very quickly gone and after saying "farewell" to new and old friends and colleagues I turn another page in the story of our lives. New discoveries, adventures and people to be met.
