At the Arts Factory Lodge, there are two main types of lodging: mainland and jungle. The mainland lodging is a number of 2+ share dorms. These are right next to the reception area, the main bathrooms and the rec room. Also, they actually have electricity.
The jungle is a whole different animal. The jungle is where the Mojo Surf participants reside, but beyond them is a field of nylon tents. Backpackers can stay at the AFL for a very cheap price if they bring their own tents and camp. What's interesting about the tents is that many of the campers have couches and coffee tables inside of them. I have never seen anything like it; the campers literally turn their tents into small homes. There is a kitchen and a bathroom with showers, however, the atmosphere is completely different: secluded.
If you walk around the camping area, you'll actually come to a garden with an array of vegetables growing. The plants appeared to be a mixture of random vegetables, planted by passing travelers. It inspired me to plant a few things for over the summer while I'm here. How fantastic would it be to go make your lunch with fresh tomatoes and lettuce? I think I may just have to do that.
I had an Australian show me the jungle area--he's in Byron for a holiday, though he's not sure for how long. He told me that the atmosphere was very friendly and I believe him entirely. I have hung out on the mainland every night since I have been at the AFL--even though my tent is technically in the jungle--and even just walking through the jungle felt so much more relaxed and homey. It was an area for people who behaved more like a family because they would be living with each other for a much longer period of time.
No comments:
Post a Comment