NIMBIN MARDI GRASS

The Nimbin Mardi Grass was all that the advertising promised. A sunny Sunday saw us drive approx 55kms to Nimbin to see how the other half live.

We were entertained by the various attractions on offer as well as the alternative lifestyle folk. We rather stood out as straight oldies in the crowds.

The Bong Throwing event was hotly contested by both females and males. Likewise the Hemp Olympix. The "vegies" were well catered for.

We tried some Yemen wraps, quite tasty but rather rich, mostly boiled eggs sliced with a  yoghurt cream and tomatoes.

Interestingly the Street Parade commenced outside the Police Station. The Law was in attendance with a mobile command post and mounted police.

The event is organised by the Law Reform Group in an attempt to change the laws and legalise Marijuana.

One would assume it has happened as there was no mistaking the scent of pot  in the air.

Of course, we had to buy a hemp shirt for Steve, a lovely pale green, to add to his collection.