It's funny how often we travel past a important feature year after year and not stop to investigate further. Lake Jindabyne forms part of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme and has an important role in our Australian history but the last time I stopped to appreciate it was 30 years ago on a school camp.
This year I took the turn off to the Pumping station on the way back down the mountain. IB was more interested in taking photos of me then learning about what it was, but JB read the plaque dedicated to the people who sacrificed their lives in constructing the scheme he wanted to know more.
The lake is a sight that can be seen from most of the town and is within walking distance from where we stay, so one afternoon we headed down to explore. The wind was swirling up the water into the ski like cyclones but I wasn't quick enough to catch it with the camera. Close to us were a couple who were fishing and IB wanted to see if they had caught anything. After having a chat with them she went down to her own space and began to fish with a stick. Needless to say we didn't have fish for dinner! ( The last photo is IB aka Spiderman climbing up her web)
On our way out of town we walked along to the dam. I remember stopping on it while on my camp to get photos in front of the bus, but nowadays you have to park then follow the path. JB was amazed at the difference the dam made in the water levels and asked me how it helps to generate energy. Obviously I found my school trip more social then educational because I wasn't quiet sure how to answer. Maybe next time we should stop at the Snowy Hydro discovery centre in Cooma instead of driving by to find out.
See you
Mumma Bear
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