I'm very blessed to call Salamander Bay home. I love that for most of the year, its peaceful. I have so much beauty around me and the ocean on my door step. Well, its across the street anyways. Barney, Jessie (our pup) and I can always find places to explore and never run into anyone. Its beautiful.
But....
This time of year drives me a little crazy. The locals call it "Silly Season", not only in converstation between each other, but its also referred to as that in the local newspaper as well. And for good reason.
We are a town primarily based on toursim. Thousands of people flock here during the summer, mostly arriving from Sydney. No one drives the speed limit, even though its only 50km/hr. People park wherever they feel like it, even if illegal. The shops and supermarkets are filled with people walking slower than local seniors. We even do our grocery shopping at 8am now just for that very reason. Many people party loud into the night. Drink to much which leads into fights and other problems. Our peaceful little town just gets turned upside down.
Yes, I get more hours at work at this time of year which is great for the paycheck but now that we are halfway through 'silly season', I'm ready for the peace and quiet once again.
And there my friends is a glimpse into small town life.
Just thought I would throw in this picture.... its from our wedding. I look pregnant with multiples that I'm carrying very low. Scary! Haha... I just think its hilarious. Enjoy :)
2 comments:
haha so funny! Crazy how its called 'silly season' and yet nothing gets done about it? Do you think thats because everyone knows the amount of revenue the tourism season brings in - and therefore just ignores the 'side effects'?
Yup... it keeps many, if not all of the businesses here alive so people just deal with it. Soon enough it will all be over :)
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