LIFE STORIES
Wild Rocket WHAT IS IT YOU MISS MOST ABOUT THE SUNSHINE COAST WHEN YOU ARE NOT AT HOME? The relaxing lifestyle. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CAFE OR RESTAURANT? Wild Rocket in Montville. Lovely food and people and it’s an easy walk from our home. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL? I love a fancy meal, but I always come back to chicken soup! WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SHOP IN THE REGION? I have no favourite, but love garden shops. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? My first opal. I found it in Coober Pedy in 1982!
Barbara Lamont WHAT DO YOU DO? I am an opal miner and designer of Australian opal jewellery. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WEREN’T IN YOUR CURRENT CAREER? Live in Coober Pedy and continue to mine opals. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO GET A COFFEE ON THE COAST? Coffee or tea at the Silva Spoon in Cotton Tree. WHEN YOU HAVE VISITORS, WHERE DO YOU TAKE THEM TO SHOW OFF OUR BEAUTIFUL REGION? The Blackall Range scenic drive – a beautiful drive through the countryside. 40
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