We officially SUCK at shopping. But I suspect we knew that already. The markets are great in town. Although it is sometimes hard to determine what is made here and what is made in China. Some items are definitely made here and I heard a sewing machine in use at the markets - it was unfortunately behind some curtains - I was very tempted to say "what are you sewing because I'll definitely buy that!". Some items we can also buy back home too, but then we thought maybe people come to places like this, buy loads of stuff, then have their market stall in Coromandel and sell it off (because we saw the exact same dress Georgia bought 2 years ago).
This time we also chose to go up some side streets to see where they took us - turned out that was nowhere in particular. Most shops here are like Coin Saver (and the $2 Shop). And although people here are amazing in that they'll always notice if you're trying to cross the road in a stupid spot (ahem) or trying to pull out on a busy road and be helpful, it also feels like there are loads of "no go zones" like anywhere tourists don't usually go. The town is right on the coast though, which is of course insanely beautiful :-)
Wow... Gorgeous skies and sea... And the buildings are what I remember too, block-like and basic. In fact I only remember very few shops across from the market area: a general store, BP or PB, and up a small street on the left as you stood in the market with your back to the sea, a store in almost a basement with Chinese furniture and knick-knacks ...
ReplyDeleteGone, all gone, no doubt. It was 35 years ago, and it was magical to me then.
I'm in bed with the cat on my side, and a Morepork calling outside.
Sorry - scary things happen hen trying to write comments on your blog.
ReplyDelete(Like all my Internet security settings being pasted in the comments box, and then not being able to delete them!! Nothing serious....)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your last couple of days!! Looking forward to seeing all your photos ��
Tania