We were taken to our allocated viewing area. I believe Exmouth itself was virtually locked down - if you tried to enter, you would be asked about your reasons and accommodation. After all, thousands descending on a small town would be a health hazard for starters.
So they set up designated viewing areas. I believe there were two - this was ours.
I discovered the land had been provided by the owners of the house next door - which belonged to the Kailis company. They make lovely pearl jewellery, as worn by Julie Bishop.
The land had been leveled and compacted. Designated areas were marked by yellow lines. There were marquees down one side, and we were to go to marquee number 4. There were marquees for lunch, ambulance and health service, and portaloos. A lot of planning had gone into this one minute of totality!
Some pics of the area.
Taken from the air!
And the queue to buy souvenirs. Yes, I was there.
There was a lot of photographic equipment and telescopes.
This lady had a telescope almost as big as herself! I had a chat to her son.
Then the big moment approaches. That weird light preceding totality - duller but with sharper shadows.
Kin Mun making crescents.
Totality - taken with my little "point and shoot" Sony.
And the TQ banner
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