Earth Footwear

In 1964 he emigrated I (Rene), Nelleke my wife and our daughter Iefje Australia. I was 29 years old and Nelleke few years younger.

We have chosen to live in the tropics of Far North Australia, a place unknown to many people around the world.

the cold and the desire for adventure was the main reason for leaving Holland. We have found a job in the tobacco fields. During this period, we have a man of Macedonia, and he sent us to a place calledAgate Creek. I never even heard the word before agate. This was my first introduction to a world of semi-precious stones, especially agate.

In recent years, 1965-1968, we Agate Creek with an old Nissan Patrol. It 'very primitive state of suspension, and there was a terrible state of roads and get two full days.

Not many people were there to dig for this potato in search of treasure. The surface material is already known, then left. Digging ahole to 3 feet away with pick and shovel work in a dry, hard ground was difficult. The heat, the millions of flies and always short of water, was the difficult situation that we had to endure. But the reward is so exciting.

Tomb of agate nodules was something that was not the "City Slickers"! But back home after 12-14 days after Atherton with bags full of agate, in all the magazines and sad, despite the fact that only 30-35% after cutting,is good for collectors worldwide. We are very, very selective and children with defects in title, broken bones, boring designs and a large uitkristallisaties in the middle. But the children what is good is so beautiful color patterns and designs, is easy compared with other agate in other parts of the world to find. Mother Nature did a fantastic job!

A very interesting book on agate in general, including Agate Creek agate are available fromhttp://www.agate-nodule.com/category/publications

These days, Agate Creek is still a very interesting place to visit and is much more accessible than the old days. Now there is a camping area, fresh water and beautiful people aware of places where you still have a few pebble counts.

In 1996, two girls and Nelleke I returned to Holland to try to sell first agate. It was not a smart decision, since the Dutch did not know who they were and what should bedo with the "Rocks."
And now? I decided to start making jewelry agate. It worked, and start another life. In 1969 we opened with borrowed money, a museum called "Old Earth" (Old Earth) at a place called Giethoorn, near Zwolle.

Although it is not ours, is one of the most interesting museums in Canada mineralogical. A must when visiting Europe.

In 1977, we stayed with the three girls of north Queensland, to our beloved AthertonPlato. After three years, it is easy to change a museum, I decided to start. This time a dream comes true museum Fantasia's people rise to the phenomenon of crystal formations around the world. With financial support from development bank of Australia, to build a museum spectacular semi-simulated underground cave, a wonderland, lucky for all age groups. Visitors are equipped with miner's helmet with light and a catalog. To complete this mini-expedition lasts about an hour. ThisThe greatest success in my life. Visitors from all over the world visit this fascinating and instructive to the museum cave itself, with its incredible collection of specimens of the world's most spectacular displays. Many of the large units are independent and can be. We appreciated if you can read regularly in our guestbook.

The creation of "The Crystal Cave" has 14 butterflies to complete, with the help of a dedicated group of five fine men.The inauguration was in 1992 when the Hon Minister for Tourism, Mr Bob Gibbs flew out of Brisbane in the opening period. Television, newspapers and other media were all there to support the opening and asked the wonders of the depths of our Earth. You can see pictures of the museum at http://www.crystalcaves.com.au/.

The rest of the agate that was sent to Holland, returning to Australia in 1977. Together with agate we went with friends, weNow select, cut and polish them after all these years! She will be our new site http://www.agatesaustralia.com the best of Queensland agate for sale.

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