I don't actually remember what number in the list this one is. The List is saved on my Facebook page but I can't access my Facebook page because this is the week I'm executing # 23 No Facebook For A Week.
This is kind of a lazy one actually but I'm counting it anyway. I was invited up to the Sunshine Coast at the weekend to a triathlon event by my friend who is a triathlete. It was while I was there that we happened to visit Buderim.
My first impression of Buderim is: Buderim's got money. It has an economy that seems sustainable. An opinion which is founded on the aesthetic appeal of the town none-the-less I liken it to being able to pick out the rich people in a crowd versus people who merely spend money in order to look rich. There's a distinction between the two. It's a small, secure town with a lot going for it however Buderim is humble enough to be warm and inviting.
The quaintness of the town hasn't completely gone as the town does boast some of its original buildings which have been tastefully renovated. Blended into the scenery is some tasteful street scaping, modern shops, designer shoe boutiques, restaurants offering international cuisine and shiny new buildings.
What I liked best about Buderim was it's old fashioned garage, housed in a wooden building typical of Queensland with its 2 petrol pumps. I like to reminisce about the trust the townsfolk place in their local mechanic and am glad that larger corporations with their cut and paste chain stores are sometimes no match for small, family businesses built on trust and hardwork.
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