This weekend was another trip to the deep South of Canberra. First off was Wanniassa. I don't think I had ever been here before - except possibly for a lifeline book fair. We went there as there was a
party on at the shops.
Wanniassa is named after an older pastoral property in the area which was actually named after Wanajassa in West Java, Indonesia. The streets are named after Victorian state politicians.
Going to Wanniassa was a bit like going to a goth club. We complained about it while we were there, but now that I am back and looking at the photos it seems like it was much more fun.
No but seriously, as a wise man once said, Wanniassa is a suburb of contrasts. It is a very large suburb. It has some beautiful parks and trees.
The locals at the smaller set of shops also seemed very friendly - or perhaps
that was just because they wanted to sell us tupperware....
On the other hand, I was not a big fan of the larger Erindale shops which seemed somewhat depressing - even the dog seemed to think so. There was also unfortunately lots of the grass that I am allergic to everywhere :(
As usual there were nevertheless a number of unexpected things in Wanniassa from fairies doing their makeup to smoked pigs ears for sale, pigeon conferences and free stuff.
Plus just had to take this one for Mr Phelan :)
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