Did some washing and cleaned inside the van and car, then
had lots of cultural experiences. We visited the Araluen Cultural Precinct
where there was a Beanie Festival in progress. So lots of people wearing a
range of colourful beanies (almost Nimbin style) and many different beanies for
sale. One for sale at a craft store in town looked almost suitable for the
Melbourne Cup. There was an Albert Namatjira gallery with some of his
work as well as that of other aboriginal artists including Clifford Possum
Tjapaltjarri, whose work John much admires. There was also Craft Central where
a workshop was running making felt beanies and people spinning and
crocheting plus a store selling local
craftwork. We then had a very quick look at Strehlow Research Centre with the
intention of returning tomorrow. After lunch we went into town and visited a
number of galleries selling aboriginal art and were impressed by the quality of
work available.
