Yesterday I had the finest cultural experience yet! That is partially what this trip is about. Our hosts figured that we should be experience the Port Fairy Folk Festival. And yes it was here that the hippies were out in droves and as we say came out of the wood work. I was particullarly impressed by this 1972 VW Van with the Roo Bar and lights. I guess if you are to travel this country as a Nomad the bar becomes a nesscessity. Additionally the van had the manditory dashboard filled with shells and spiritual pieces of wood and of course the tie dyed curtains and bongo drums.

The crowd was sizable and we saw only a prtion of the event. We saw only the 'Fringe'. There is a primary Festival Grounds where another 5 stages and over 10 000 more paying folkies spent there weekend. The smell of 'Nag Champa' incense was in the air and the venders were out in force with the usual assortment of stuff. Venders are known as Spella's here (I.E giving you the speel on there goods and wares)

We (Koshare and I) had no idea who any of the band were so our plan was to 'giver' in the classic sence and see as much as we could. There was a good selection of musicains and much talent. Our favourites were AlMack'nJack. Three teens who made us laugh with their stage act and talent. They switched instruments constantly and never ended up playing the same one by the end of the song. The music went from rock to folk to rap and spoken work. There was even the techno dance beats throw to keep lively. they were so good i bought the shirt and had it signed. All in all a fantastic day in the sun - great food, good people, beautiful setting and enjoyable music. maybe Koshare can add a pcture of the shoulder stand stunts of the band. Rock on. till later - Dave