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
The main street and commercial centre |
Arrowtown is built on the bank of
the Arrow River and was a goldrush town.
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.
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.
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.
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
Looks like an interesting place.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...it is hard for me to believe it is winter "down under", smiles.
ReplyDeleteNice town, I like the last photo of the river!
ReplyDeleteAn interesting town! I can't imagine living in those conditions either. I'm just not made of hardy stock, I guess! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.
ReplyDeleteIt's a pretty little village now so I'm sure it must be stunning in growing season. Thanks for sharing it with us, I always love to see places I'll never get to visit in person.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great place to visit. The views look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
I've enjoyed your photos. It sounds like an interesting place.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a beautiful place with an interesting history. Have a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeleteVery cool place! Thanks for the photos.
ReplyDeleteSounds very interesting, I can't imagine living in such harsh conditions.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting and a nice place to visit. : )
ReplyDeletelove towns up in snowy areas. I've dreamed all my life of living in one.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting and pretty place, my friend. Thanks for giving us a peek :) Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your Friday Five photos and reading your narrative, Diana. They reminded me of the village of Saugerties, NY, where I lived for fifteen years on the west bank of the Hudson River. The history of the area was completely different, but the trees on the Catskill Mountains looked very much the same in the winter time. Happy weekend to you and yours! xx
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing different places. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a very pretty town.
ReplyDeleteThank You for the photos of your trip.
I love looking at different places.
cheers, parsnip and thehamish
It looks rather like some of the gold rush towns out in California. They also had lots of Chinese workers.
ReplyDeleteArrowtown looks like a very interesting town ... lots of history. Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteGoldrush towns hold a lot of history. Those who came from afar were not always very well treated.
ReplyDeleteArrowtown is in a beautiful setting.
Wonderful to be able to travel by way of the camera lens of a fellow blogger. Enjoyed my visit.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a really interesting place to visit! Beautiful summer delights! I am sorry to be so late visiting, we had a minor domestic drama yesterday - nothing serious in the end, all ok - but I didn't get a change to do any blogging. Thank you so much for taking part in Five On Friday, I do appreciate it! Hope you are having a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely get away Diana. I am just catching up with my favorite bloggers after a trip to the shore. Love the pictures.
ReplyDeleteJust my kind of place. I would enjoy seeing Arrowtown.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice trip.
Love seeing this interesting place! Nice to hear about the history, too. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting post! Thank you so much for sharing about your adventures!
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