Man in a hat, reading
Blue Mountains most visited town, Katoomba and its beautiful scenery, as well as relatively cheap housing, attracts an alternative and eccentric subculture. Poets, artists, old hippies and eccentric characters are numerous, and the town hosts a well known midwinter festival featuring their talents. Winter Solstice Festival is a vibrant celebration of humanity and it is the biggest street party in Australia.
I have missed this year’s festival due to professional commitments but visit the town on any day and you will meet the colourful people of the region.
I have met this gentleman while having Belgian waffles with my family.
July 23rd, 2006
Mr Pickwick
Katoomba is the main tourist town in the Blue Mountains, about an hour drive west from Sydney. You can get great views of the famous Three Sisters from Echo Point . There is abundance of bush walks for almost any level of fitness. For the shopping oriented tourist the antique shops are quite well known.
One of the best known antique shops is called Mr. Pickwick’s. You can find there anything from old books, silverware and china to toys and clothing. The antiquity of the items varies quite a lot, with items ranging from few days old to 150 years.
The shop has an aura of late 19th century including the salesman , who looks right for the part. He was kind enough to pose for this photographic portrait .
July 23rd, 2006
