Vegetables, fruit, eggs, ropes of garlic, breads and scones artistically presented tempt locals and tourists. Huge crowds line up patiently to purchase. Artists and artisans display pottery, glass, leather, wood, paintings, felt work and handsewn aprons. Marg and I bought a print each from a friendly artist delicately painting her current project - we will post it back tomorrow if the internet co-operates at the post office.
Afterwards we had coffee at Mad Ronas - cappuccino - before retiring to hang decorations and prepare for Graeme's 80th birthday party.
Guests drifted in around 4.0 bringing entrees and conversation flowed to a background of happy music provided by Graeme and his friend Mike - they have played together for many years even doing a bit of busking.
Sumptuous Atlantic salmon and succulent pork with salads followed by delicious birthday cake satisfied everyone and the conversation flowed enthusiastically in the shade of the garden. It was a lovely evening - everyone welcomed us and we left feeling as though we knew everyone.
Birthday celebrations continued on Sunday evening with blackberry pie. Blackberries grow along g the roads prolifically though not quite as invasiveness as in Canberra. Blackberry pie night has been a tradition for Sheila and Jim to celebrate Graeme's birthday for over 20 years - it was truly excellent pie.
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