Leaving Orange, we quite enjoyed a scenic drive through the Blue Mountains, arriving in a somewhat chilly, rainy Katoomba. But, that could not put us off finding a classical art deco cafe or following the trail of antique shops! Being a bit 'peckish', we headed to the main street to find somewhere for lunch. And, look what we found! It was a very busy afternoon in the Paragon Cafe and after a bit of a wait, we were seated in one of the booths. The Paragon is Australia's oldest cafe and is a step back into the 1920's, so we couldn't help but admire the gorgeous decor and the art deco memorabilia.
And, of course, we had spotted the antique and second-hand shops on our way to have lunch, so they were our next places to explore. Several stayed open until late, which was very lucky for us! So many treasures to find and admire.....
We spent hours looking through just two shops with rather extensive collections. So much to look at! This is only a snippet of some of our favourite pieces.
And my purchases.....well, I just had to add to my afternoon tea collection.....a Meakin 'Sunflower' coffee pot destined to be a teapot instead and an 'english scenery' sugar bowl to join my blue and white collection. All a bit eclectic!
So, as the afternoon drew to a close, we booked into our accommodation, the Shelton-Lea Bed and Breakfast. What a lovely place! Our two nights were in this cute little studio at the end of the drive.....
Just ideal for an evening of takeaway pizza and more Miss Marple watching!
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