King Street

I remember when I was in high school I wrote a column on the fact that there were over 30 dry cleaners on Waukegan Road in Glenview. Well, I could write a similar article about King Street in Newtown, only I would replace the dry cleaners with Thai restaurants. Additionally, King Street is also chock full of bars, second hand shops, and alternative lifestyles (I can’t tell you how many people I see walking around with their bodies COVERED in tattoos). I really never tire of walking down the street: there are often people singing, playing instruments, or even break dancing for money, a very talented artist sells his paintings right near my bus stop, and on Saturdays there is a small market outside of the community center. My only complaint is there is always heavy traffic that makes it more difficult to take pictures of the beautiful old buildings that line the street. Below are a few of the better ones I was able to get.

This is my favorite shop to browse around in. Lots of Buddha statues, colorful lamps, decorative rugs, and antique furniture to look at.

The local movie theater. Did you know that they assign seats for the movies in Australia? So your whole group of friends will go up to the ticket booth at the same time.

The public library... where I am right now uploading these pictures. Oh how I love free wireless internet.

A little bit random, but I love the brick next to the run down yellow and pink buildings. Everything in Newtown is so old, but I think it gives it character.