007 Shantytown

 February 4, 2021

It all seems fun at Shantytown, but there were very few women at the goldfields and those that did venture forth to join their husbands lived in challenging circumstances. I was determined to pop a wee bit of womanly charm into the place today, which I think I managed. In any case, we both enjoyed our morning very much. Inspired by the West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s, Shantytown boasts over 30 shops and buildings faithfully recreating a New Zealand 19th century mining town. We dressed up and had our photos taken; rode on the steam train through native rainforest - (an L508, known as Gerty); oohed and aahed at the old sawmill; and bought lunch before we moved on.

This morning, we noticed the the driver side front tyre of the van was looking a bit flat and quite worn. We weren't sure if we'd find a 'truck' tyre place further south, so, after some discussion decided to go back to the Bridgestone workshop in Greymouth to have all the tyres inspected. The front two need replacing, and new ones are being sent overnight from Christchurch, to be fitted tomorrow morning. We're happy at the Top 10 Holiday Park down the road while we wait. It's a beautiful evening. Enjoy the pics!
Entrance to Shantytown

Shantytown


Bush hut (can you see it?)

Should I leave him here?


Old Gerty

Sawmill


Heeeeelp!!

Trouble
Double Trouble

A spot of womanly charm



Comments

  1. Anita17 March 2021 at 01:52

    Oooh yes, dress ups. A must. As I recall you dressed up in Volendam and in Wales. It is lovely to
    read about the history of New Zealand and it's early settlers. So much to learn.

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