Tour of Cullinan Diamond Mine

Today was another holiday and we toured Cullinan Diamond mine.

Our guide's name is Lucky.  We gave him a pass along card when he asked where our church is located.

We saw replicas of uncut diamonds and learned about clarity and other things.

This is one of the huge shafts that carry the kimberlite up to the surface to be washed under pressure so the diamonds can be found.

Looking at the many types and sizes of diamonds.  80% are industrial, 20% are gems

These are the huge drums which the cables are on that lift the elevators from the inside of the mine.

Open pit that no longer has Kimberlite rock in it.  Now they are mining underground.

Part of the Sr missionary couples on the tour.

Everyone loves our name wherever we go.  The streets were lined with cute shops.