Birdsville

Birdsville Pub.   Normally the street is totally deserted.

The Birdsville Pub in the Main Street

The Race Track

Happy Punters.  Got a "grandstand" seat, in the shade all day, right in front of the winning post. Yes we are on the 4th level of the grandstand.  Had to get there hours early to get the spot but we were soooooo glad we did.   It was a very very hot day You had to purchase drink tickets in town at the pub prior to coming out to the races.   All "sales" over the race bar, were by ticket only..The actual racecourse entrance, you can see our grandstand to the right of the picture

The crowds at fashions on the fields

Rick and Tony at the Winning Post enjoying a drink before the races start.

The horses getting ready to race.   Far different to city race meetings

The Bookies getting ready for a big day

The Races

Jockeys lined up before the big race.  The Birdsville Cup

The Safari outside the pub on Tuesday, when the town became almost deserted again.