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Wednesday 1 September 2010

Theme Day - Open Air Market

Sunday Market
I love going to Open Air Markets, or Farmers Markets as we say. There's something about stepping out into the fresh air, inhaling the sweet smell of Mother Nature with a gentle breeze blowing softly on your face as you stroll along the stalls looking for a bargain, or some fresh produce. Then sitting down later under a shady tree with a picnic lunch and a nice hot cuppa. Mmmm...heavenly

I usually make a day of it and go to one of the country bakeries for afternoon tea and stop off and wander around a country town on the way home.


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Today's Quote: As a community gathering place, the farmers market will become a location to discover all of the uniqueness that a farmers market has to offer ~ Victoria Laise Jonas

15 comments:

Miranda said...

This is also one of my favorite things to do, sadly I don't do it enough. There's a big one here in the city, maybe I'll go to it on Saturday :)....thanks for the idea.

paul said...

Looks like a very relaxed affair, and sunshine always helps --- although you might have a bit too much of that in OZ.

Nice backdrop of stately trees.

Julie said...

Yes we have them up here too. THey often come to us, but to go out to them along the Hawkesbury and up near Windsor/Richmond is a joy!

Anonymous said...

How beautiful a sight. Looks like a great place to meet friends. Please have a good Wednesday.

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Jim said...

Marvellous market.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

I love the large trees and calm scene in this market. a nice lazy day

EG CameraGirl said...

I bet this is a wonderful place to browse and buy!

Davine said...

I'm with you - I love Markets.

B SQUARED said...

Sounds like the perfect day.

Cezar and Léia said...

What a beautiful sunny day there, I love the flowers in this picture, great shot.
hugs
Léia

Lowell said...

Hi BFG...nice to hear from you again...I've been on a bit of a hiatus, which is continuing, but I appreciate your comments very much.

I, too, love open air markets, but I forgot all about theme day.

Best wishes to you!

Rob Siemann said...

Very nice photo, seems that spring is in the air.

Small City Scenes said...

I love to make a day of it too. You farmers Market looks much like the one on my blog.
We'll all meet at the blue tent and have something to drink and a coolie. MB

Unknown said...

Nice photo - I love farmers' markets too.

arabesque said...

now this certainly looks like a good day out and about to shop and wander around that market.
just look at the sky and those trees! beautiful sight!

Melbourne Daily Photo

Hello, I created this blog because Melbourne is my city and I want people to see what a beautiful place it is. So come with me on a journey of discovery as we traverse the dining precincts, the culture, the laneways and hidden gems that make Melbourne marvellous.