I did the downtown market today. It’s not that I’m not proud of the Westside Community Market, it’s just that you don’t go there for a two hour stroll. You go with a purpose: to buy, say hi and return home.
And it was a beautiful day and a beautiful market on the Square. Colorful. From the vinegar bottles, to the sideshow.
Purchase photo 1916
Purchase photo 1915
And they do cut flowers so very well there!
Purchase photo 1914
Some items are identical to those at my local market. Same vendor even.
Purchase photo 1913
But, the crowds kept me from taking out the camera much. And I had a lot of “I should have” thoughts. I should have bought from that stand. Or waited til the other. Really, you cannot do the downtown market just once. You need to circumvent it at least twice. We did a one and a half compromise.
From there, I walked home. Only five miles. The lake was a notch smelly, so I took to the sidewalk. Initially, offering pretty views…
Purchase photo 1912
Purchase photo 1911
…then, uninspired. Couldn't even amuse myself with people watching.
I wish some of those people crowding the Square would hit the sidewalks occasionally. Once I left State Street, during the entire remaining (4 mile) walk up Observatory then University Avenue, I passed not a single walking human being.
