hippys!

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Word up people. Took my first tentative steps into New South Wales less than a fortnight ago - another state crossed off the list. That said, i didn't venture very far into NSW, only making it as far as Byron Bay, before heading inland to Nimbin, a small town with a big reputation.

The main reason (really) for heading in that direction was the number of interesting looking places connected to the WWOOFing network (Willing Workers On Organic Farms), which i had joined in Brisbane. I needed to save a bit of cash you see - you work at these places for 4 or 5 hours a day and they provide you with food and accomodation.

Nimbin has been home to a sizable population of alternate types ever since the Aquarius Festival was held there in the early seventies and 10,000 youths decended upon the sleepy country village. After the festival had run its course many of the revellers settled down in communes and communities in the area, and to this day the place maintains a real alternative lifestyle vibe, with many in the surrounding area practices permaculture, organic farming and exploring alternative sources of energy.

The other side effect of the hippy infestation is the wide availability of drugs on the main street. Which is a bit wierd, since Nimbin is a tiny little village in the middle of nowhere, but at the same time, it is undeniably convenient.

So, after a couple of nights in Nimbin i headed out to a 'farm' nearby, where i worked my ass off in unbearable heat for a week or so. It was ok, but the experience depends of the place, and the place was a little bit strange for reasons not interesting enough to list here. But, on the bright side, i only spent 1 dollar over the course of a week (i bought 2 mangos - bargain).

And i have been in Byron Bay for a couple of nights now. It is a pretty nice place - beautiful beach, small and relaxed town and plenty of friendly people. But i will be moving back up north, all the way to Darwin, for the next couple of weeks. Check out Kakadu and no doubt experience some extreme weather.

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Comments

[monkey]

where the deuce are you?

[Jammy_Monkey]

I cannot say i saw an over-abundance of roast potatoes there, no. In fact, i may have not seen a single one. It sounds like a strange pizza...