Hi lovelies,
We have spent the last 3 days in Nimbin, and have embraced the laid back lifestyle with both hands (not that we needed too much of a shove).
We left Killarney on Sunday morning, traveled through Woodenbong, Kyogle and Lismore to the Nimbin Showgrounds.
It was a lovely morning drive, and fairly uneventful, except for the flat tire when we arrived at the park.
My hero Robbie changed the tire and we got set up. It was a little warm here so a Sunday afternoon nap was in order.
Monday we headed into the town center to see all that Nimbin had to offer.
Our first trip was to the Candle Factory. I found this really interesting (are you shocked). The owner chatted with us and told us how the candles are made.
All the candles are hand dipped or poured.
And the "drippings" seem as pretty as the candles themselves. It made me feel not so bad about the mess I make when painting.
I was very reserved and only purchased 3 candles, but we can always go back tomorrow before we leave.
We then wandered off to the town centre.
All the shop along the street have a similar theme. Burning incense, bright coloured clothing, hand made items, assorted "weed" products and paraphernalia. Even the grocer, bakery and numerous cafes participated in the theme.
I have my own middle aged, middle class, moderately staid thoughts on why people live here - it is an excuse for women not to wear bras, for men to not wear shirts, to not have to comb your hair, for women to wear the first 5 items of clothing they take out of the clothes basket, and to use "environmental" as an excuse to not mow the lawn or do any form of gardening. Enough of my judgmental attitude.
It is a lovely town, and people are very laid back and quite friendly.
In the afternoon we went for a drive into Lismore to have the tire fixed, and collect some essentials. As usual I thought we should take a different route to the way we came in.
It was a lovely drive, and I was thankful that there were no dirt roads or the driver may have had a word or two for me.😛 I was a lovely drive and I spotted 2 letterboxes, alas speedy would not slow down so I could get a pic. Someone has to tell him that we are on a journey, not in a race.
We did spot these two men who I was convinced were fishing off the side of the bridge.
Today was a rest day, we fed the chickens, I did some journal work, Robbie worked on the shop.
I think we would fit into this lifestyle very easily.
Alas tomorrow we are on the move again.
All for tonight.
Stay safe and keep enjoying life.
Love Us.
We have spent the last 3 days in Nimbin, and have embraced the laid back lifestyle with both hands (not that we needed too much of a shove).
We left Killarney on Sunday morning, traveled through Woodenbong, Kyogle and Lismore to the Nimbin Showgrounds.
It was a lovely morning drive, and fairly uneventful, except for the flat tire when we arrived at the park.
My hero Robbie changed the tire and we got set up. It was a little warm here so a Sunday afternoon nap was in order.
Monday we headed into the town center to see all that Nimbin had to offer.
Our first trip was to the Candle Factory. I found this really interesting (are you shocked). The owner chatted with us and told us how the candles are made.
Colours can be added individually with cotton buds or spoons. The used pieces make great artwork.
I would have loved to find out how this piece was made, but I forgot to ask 😞
And the "drippings" seem as pretty as the candles themselves. It made me feel not so bad about the mess I make when painting.
I was very reserved and only purchased 3 candles, but we can always go back tomorrow before we leave.
We then wandered off to the town centre.
All the shop along the street have a similar theme. Burning incense, bright coloured clothing, hand made items, assorted "weed" products and paraphernalia. Even the grocer, bakery and numerous cafes participated in the theme.
I have my own middle aged, middle class, moderately staid thoughts on why people live here - it is an excuse for women not to wear bras, for men to not wear shirts, to not have to comb your hair, for women to wear the first 5 items of clothing they take out of the clothes basket, and to use "environmental" as an excuse to not mow the lawn or do any form of gardening. Enough of my judgmental attitude.
It is a lovely town, and people are very laid back and quite friendly.
In the afternoon we went for a drive into Lismore to have the tire fixed, and collect some essentials. As usual I thought we should take a different route to the way we came in.
It was a lovely drive, and I was thankful that there were no dirt roads or the driver may have had a word or two for me.😛 I was a lovely drive and I spotted 2 letterboxes, alas speedy would not slow down so I could get a pic. Someone has to tell him that we are on a journey, not in a race.
We did spot these two men who I was convinced were fishing off the side of the bridge.
Today was a rest day, we fed the chickens, I did some journal work, Robbie worked on the shop.
I think we would fit into this lifestyle very easily.
Alas tomorrow we are on the move again.
All for tonight.
Stay safe and keep enjoying life.
Love Us.
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