Sunday is craft market day around here. We went to the Kingston market and looked at all the artisans handcrafted work. Bought a few items but because our suitcases are full, we have to purchase just little things like a postcard or something flat like that.
It was bitterly cold inside the building but we managed to stay a bit warm by walking and walking. The organizer of the Sunday market had a dance floor and played jive tunes. People were up there dancing and keeping warm. Some were very good. A thrill to watch because it seems to be only the old farts who can jive.
Some of the same crafts as we see in Canada were on display - with some polymer clay jewelry, some silver - sterling and I think some PMC. (polymer metalic clay). Of course there were lots of wool booths with a wide variety of colours. I did buy some dyed wool and some felt. These will squash down to nothing!
In the afternoon we toured one of the first houses built in Canberra. Most of these types of homes you tour have had period furniture purchased and presented in the home. Not this house. One of the daughters is still alive and very involved in the care and upkeep of the Calthorpe's House. All the furnishings are the orginal purchased in 1927. Not much has been changed since then. It is very interesting to me to take a tour like this. Fortunately, we were treated to a private guided tour and got to ask lots of questions and see parts that are usually blocked off to tourists.
Found out that most houses are sold by auction rather than by sitting on the market and hoping someone will come along who loves it. A date is set, people show up and bidding begins. Quite civilized way to do business. Of course, there is a reserve bid price so if no one bids over that amount, then the house goes up for auction another day.
One final note... We are in winter down here and ther was snow in parts of Canberra Sunday morning. - C O L D ! ! ! !
Stay tuned for more on our adventures. Today, Monday and Tuesday we are still here, flying to Adelaide later on Tuesday evening. Whenever I can get an internet connection, I will keep you all updated.
Have a great day and see you in September..
Nancy Q & April too
2 comments:
Nancy and April,
It sounds like you are having a fabulous trip!! Can't wait to see pics and hear more of your sightseeing!! Enjoy your time over there and try to behave!! LOL
Sometimes it is difficult to post pics on blogs-at least for me. Might be easier to post them on Flickr and then post the url to them. Just a thought!
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