YOUNG NSW

DAY 15


Lambing Flat Festival 2008.

Young was once known as Lambing Flat when gold was gold, soap was on not a rope and bushrangers were very scary men.

The annual LFF is day of fairy floss stalls, pony rides, vintage cars, combustion engines, model trains, steak sandwiches and jumping castles.

There are also a number of re-enactments – everything from the trial of 1860’s bad boy, Frank Gardiner to daily goings-on in a colonial classroom.

Some strange dancing held my attention for some time – lots of tinkling bells and hanky waving. I didn’t quite understand, but went with it for the while.

It was a most-of-the-day affair – I didn’t mind in the least really as it’s not something I’d do every weekend.

I sensed it was time to leave though, when I experienced a flashback to a previous existence and John Williamson was my favourite artist…..

Tomorrow, it is predicted to rain.

2 weeks on the road and not a single wet drop.

I must be due.

My schedule tomorrow is to make it through to Wagga Wagga.

If I make it as far, it will be a big day in the rain - but this is the goal.