The markets have a lovely atmosphere. They're held under some great big old Moreton bay fig trees and it's always a couple of degrees cooler than anywhere else, which is a big plus in a Brisbane summer. There are always loads of musicians playing all around the place, which adds to the medieval market feel. Something else I always notice when I go there is just how healthy everyone looks. Glowing skin, clear eyes....they always convince me that I'll look more beautiful if I buy that organic pumpkin
The pied piper.....
These bananas and paw paws just made me want to stand these taking big bites out of them...thankfully I managed to control myself!
Yes. You are completely correct. These books are donated and an obligation-free gift.
Beautiful baskets for sale...
This is part of the Northey Street city farm. I could hear the gentle clucking of chickens coming from somewhere behind that rainbow coloured fence...
This is the nursery. You can't believe the variety of plants they have for sale here. To be honest I always get so over-whelmed that I can't decide what to buy and leave empty handed.
Beautiful stationary, pencils, christmas cards, post cards. I was in heaven. These guys are called Gumnut Hill, eco-friendly stationery (I know because they gave me a free bookmark- what is it about these markets....full of beautiful people who want to give you things...perfect) and you can check out their website at wwwgumnuthill.com.au
your post reminds me that I should check out Northey St markets soon, haven't been in years!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your adventures! This is kind of like travel literature on a more immediate direct scale! Love it! Can't wait to hear more of you wanderings through Brisbane. Nothing like experiencing your own town through someone elses eyes - you notice things you haven't seen before.
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