Barmedman mineral pool. We were lured by the regional tourist brochure describing its therapeutic waters fed by mineral-rich underground streams. In the dead heat of a spring day in country New South Wales (ie October), we took a 35km detour from West Wyalong and headed for that cool dip in Barmedman (pop. <300). We pictured lovely swimming, cold drinks and a picnic among the lush green banks. When we arrived, we found the gate open, an abandoned pool with no water, and a sign saying they’re back in the summer ! What’s up with that ?!
Barmedman, New South Wales, Australia
~ Spotted Cow
Wandering Cows 
Oh my! What a disappointment…but it made for a very cool picture!
We set up our picnic anyway … although it was somewhat less romantic with the sun reflecting off all that concrete. And we took lots of silly photos.