I have just been away again. I know, I know, but with my
GKB this time. We just arrived home this afternoon
and I wanted to join Amy and friends for Five on Friday
so here are a few photos of Arrowtown which is where
we stopped for lunch on the way back yesterday. It is at a high altitude, up in the mountains, and so of course is very
cold in winter with usually a lot of snow.
It is a pretty little town but very oriented to tourism
and the mighty dollar, unfortunately
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| The main street and commercial centre |
Arrowtown is built on the bank of
the Arrow River and was a goldrush town.
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| Down a level to the carpark and back of buildings |
There are a lot of new buildings going up on the outskirts but the main centre is mainly original with modern businesses in them.
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| Some of the original cottages |
Unfortunately too, traffic is allowed to drive up
the main street, it was built for bullock teams
and carts, not today's modern vehicles.
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| winter foliage across the river |
There was a large Chinese community here during
the goldrush and there is the remains of their living
quarters and accommodations along the river
bank from where the lowest level of the carpark now is.
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| looking over the lower carpark to the Arrow River |
We never went yesterday but have visited before and it is very primitive and basic. Caves, or bivouacs dug out from under tree roots. Or very basic shelters built from whatever
was available. It's hard to imagine living in this way.
Very hardy men. You have to admire their diligence
and dedication to their families in China.
I'm also joining Deb for
Diana
