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Kingscliffe to Mullumbimby


Hi lovelies,

Well today we are in the beautiful town of Mullumbimby.


I decided not to blog yesterday as there was not much news.
I got up early and got some chores done.

This little visitor decided to watch me peg the wash, must be a male.

We then ventured into south tweed as we needed a couple of parts for the van. Most were all obtained at the first store, while one continued to remain on the wanted list even though we must have visited every van, auto and camping store in the area.
It was then back to the van for lunch and our scheduled nap.

The afternoon as spent watching Robbie try his hand again at fishing. No lunch this time, but I managed to get quite a few more chapters in my book read.

Today we arose, packed up and headed off. 

Our first stop was Stokes Siding. We had seen an advertisement for a place where you could make your own guitar and thought it would be worth a look. Alas, they were not open, so we just had to be content with the pretty drive.


 Our next stop was Burringbar where we went to visit an antique trading store. This was a wonder to see. Sooooo much stuff. 
Baskets, old ladders, printers trays, singer machines and parts, bikes, cordial bottle cases, glassware and tools.


Robbie was very glad we were in the van and had no room for the thousands of dollars I wanted to spend on things.

Nana I did spot this, and at $125 each thought you might be interested. 


Gramps, these were from $350 each - keep "ours" safe 


From there we headed to Mooball where we stopped at the Moomoo cafe. 




This cafe, service station has a small racing memorabilia display and was well worth a look.


Cars, motor bikes and children’s antique bikes and cars made for an interesting wander.


It was then off to find the Showgrounds at Mullumbimby. I thought it was a lovely drive, but Robbie was having his normal go at me about not knowing what a highway is. I may soon loose my navigating licence if I keep it up.

Van set up we headed into town to find some sustenance.


We pulled up in the woolies car park and the first thing I saw was the man in the car next to us smoking a bong. I was told we are in a hippy town.

To Rob's dismay we also found this lovely art store.




Lots of wonderful goodies. 


I controlled myself and just got some watercolour paper.


Back to the van, lunch for us both, then a nap for me while Robbie got to fixing he couple of things he got parts for yesterday.


So now here I sit, watching the gum trees across the oval.
I wonder what tomorrow will bring.
Stay safe everyone and keep enjoying life.
Love us.
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