Yesteryear

 

Continuing my country theme of the past week, below is my contribution to

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 - taken in Mintaro

(with thanks to the meme's hosts)

 

This charming old building clearly shows the town's slate used in its construction, and below is the plaque identifying its original purpose.

Wishing all fellow bloggers a special and safe Sunday.

 

"May the road rise up to meet you and the wind be at your back"

Hollyhocks

 

These colourful Hollyhocks provided a charming welcome to our next stop in Mintaro

- for a scrumptious lunch of Pumpkin Soup with Chorizo!

Linking up with Nick's Floral Friday Foto



Mintaro

 

After "refuelling" (our bodies, not the vehicle!) in Auburn, (see earlier post)

we continued on to the small town of Mintaro, widely known for its slate - the quarry having been founded in the 1850s - and its impact and presence in the town is wonderfully prevalent in walls, roofs and buildings generally.

 

One of the first buildings we saw was the former Blacksmith's premises, dating back to 1858. We had stopped to admire (and photograph!) the rejuvenated building, whereupon the owner emerged, graciously welcomed us, provided background information on the 5 year restoration project and invited us to view the interior.

 

 

 

The reflection below shows one area of the living space where, among the stones used in the construction of the wall you can plainly see also some of the local slate.

What a charming environment, full of character and history!

 

 

 . . . and retained in the living room wall is the ring where horses used to be tethered while the blacksmith worked

 

 

It was a delightful and totally unexpected treat and we were grateful for her willingness to share this delightful residence with us.

 

Do visit James' Weekend Reflection for more reflections from around the world.