Yogaing: 2 tales

Wednesday
2 February 2011

Newtown – Inner west is best?



I've never understood Goths. All that black accessorised with more black supported by a look of world ending depression. As a fair-furred feline owner I'd be a Gothique fashion disaster, constantly having to de-lint my monochromatic wardrobe. Fortunately for this week's instalment I've gone beyond the expected 'abnormal' associated with anything West of Redfern Heights, opting to get my teeth into a deeper, far more compelling and diverse suburb experience.

Last week the Newtown backstreet-credible, Up In Lights famous, magic handed and party foot talented Vicki Melson held my hand for an illustrious and wonderfully loved afternoon adventure of her stomping ground. Thank God she offered. Originally I thought I'd get this place with a snip snap Google and a listing of the odd Thai favourite. Idiot. As a reformed ex-Brit, Vicki's been solidly traipsing about this hood for some 10 years and has well and truly earned her 'I am local' colours.



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Tuesday
4 January 2011

A day in the life of Bondi



Deep fried Mars Bars, Russian Delis, RSLs, 5 Synagogues, sardine packed backpacker joints, Michelin hatted dining, yoga schools, multi-million one bedder boudoirs, camper vans, markets, sushi, chai, buffed n' bronzed lifesavers, great whites, the Diggers and overpriced muumuus. Bondi (Wikipedia definition: Aboriginal for water breaking over rocks… nice) is one big car crash of cultural diversity.

Bondi’s backbone has been built by its post World War II European working class immigrants. Today the mix includes the stupidly rich, dollar a day nomads, skaters, fitness freaks, surfers and locals walking the pedigree hound. They all can be spotted sharing the scenic stroll along the beach’s infamous promenade.



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