1 Hour Film Developing? Try 3-4 weeks!

I have the Exmouth blog post in the works. I started typing on the weekend and thought I would add the photos of the whaleshark experience once they were back from the photo place. But, the camera we used was a disposable, underwater camera. A 35 mm camera. An out-of-date dinosaur age camera!
We bought it at Kmart- yes, we have Kmart here. And, when I bought it, Mr. Kmart photo lab said they could develop it there. But, Camerahouse is closer so last week, the kids and I went to Camerahouse. They turned me away saying, "We got rid of that machine like 2 years ago!"
I said, "But you are CAMERAhouse!"
She said, "Go to any chemist (pharmacy). They will send it off and it may take 3 of 4 days, but they can do it."
My chemist said, "Nope, sorry. I don't think anyone does that anymore."
So, T took it over the Kmart only to find that they are renovating the photo lab- most likely removing their film developing machine!
Out and about again today, on our quest to see our whaleshark on paper, we visit another pharmacy, this one with a big KODAK sign in front and a big picture of a box of film (you remember the little gold and black box). Pharmacy lady said, "Uhh, no. Maybe Target has a lab?" (Yes, we also have Target here, but it's like old Target, before the late 90's update).
Target had no photo lab.
So, onto a different shopping center. One with another Kmart. A Kmart with an operating photo lab. I approached the counter with my camera. Before I said anything a lady approached me. "Just letting you know we have to send that thing to Melbourne for developing and it will be 3-4 weeks before your photos come back." I laughed out loud.
I decided it was the only choice and had the camera sent cross-country. I should have asked how much it would cost. They probably have to empty the dark room that they now use for storage, replace that wacky red light bulb, and bring someone out of retirement to do it. Plus shipping! This could cost a small fortune!
And chances are, since all the underwater photos were taken with no flash, while trying swim alongside a whaleshark- they'll all be blurry. Let's hope they are all sparkling clear and this was worth all my trouble!