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    Project 52: Week 24, mines, sea, and two dogs

    One afternoon we went for a drive up the mountains that are featured in the Week 23 images and walked around some of the run-down and derelict workings. There's not a lot to see, but the first two give an idea of what was and what now is:

    The first shows the red stratified waste from one of the mines with the ruins of the buildings that supported the activities:

    Project 52:  Week 24, mines, sea and a dog


    and the second is part of the now rusted winding gear:

    Project 52:  Week 24, mines, sea and a dog


    We went on to drive down to the coastal village of Portman, originally a key harbour for transport of materials related to the mining activities, but currently receiving a substantial investment to rebuild as a recreational seaside town:

    Project 52:  Week 24, mines, sea and a dog


    The very brief account of our time there would not be complete without showing our friends' two dogs, Bear and Bonnie;

    Project 52:  Week 24, mines, sea and a dog



    Project 52:  Week 24, mines, sea and a dog
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    Re: Project 52: Week 24, mines, sea and a dog

    Nice shots.

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