Mullumbimby, Subarus and Mt Warning

I'd always heard of the attraction for certain lifestylers to the Northern Rivers region of NE NSW. According to a local there was a rush back in the 80's of 50+ Sydney dwellers to up and leave the big city for a more relaxed and potentially alternative lifestyle in this region. They would sell their home, leave their jobs and try their chances up here - problem - there were already too many 'therapists' in Byron Bay already.

Some have returned back to their city life. It's not always a good idea to move to that favorite place where you spent your last holiday. I did enjoy my short stay in the region, following the Mullumbimby and Uki markets, camping near Mt Warning and enjoying its spectacular 360 degree views.

Getting to the peak involved a loooooonngg 3.6 km ride at a 30 degree inline followed by a 2 and a half hour hike zig-zagging the South and East sides.I politely took the group of Japanese/Spanish portraits for tourists and pointed towards the NE and told them how Japanese money built Surfers Paradise. I learnt some Japanese and Spanish survival words along the way and tips for next year's trek through the Pyrenees.

Trend Trivia - Maybe it's because I've owned several Subarus and notice them but they're everywhere in this region. I believe Canberra has the honor of having more Subarus per population, and Tasmania having the most Foresters per population. I think Northern Rivers wins the prize.

Tonight's music - Shostakovich Cello Concerto

Tonight's menu - Jenny's Chilli tuna with rice and green capsicum (a tasty, healthy and easy dish for camping)

Tonight's reading - Sherlock Holmes - Hound of the Baskervilles

 

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