Sometimes I don’t notice a pattern until it hits me in the head or kicks me in the butt. The pattern I saw during our recent visit to Portland, in the US Pacific Northwest was neither of those things, but a pleasant aha.
I like farmer’s markets! My favorite was in Amsterdam which was made all the better by the surprise of it. It was huge, blocks and blocks of vendors, happy people, delicious fragrances and flowers. There is nothing like a beautiful day to people watch. And we found it in Amsterdam.
Portland did not disappoint. The day was stellar with music in the air, dogs to meet and food to sample. I love talking to the farmers who present their wares a bit anxiously, hoping to sell out. It makes paying ten dollars for a bag of granola almost worth it.
In Amsterdam we pigged out on apple pie. In Portland it was blueberry scones. As our travels continue, we landed this week in Austin where it is currently 100 degrees (38). I’m not sure whose idea it was to go to Texas in August but I don’t think we’ll be hitting up any markets this weekend.
Farmer’s markets are such a sensory experience. Whether Amsterdam, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Northern California or Portland, Oregon, you will find me wandering and taking in the tastes and smells, tapping my toes to the music and appreciating local charm, just one of my favorite things.
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I absolutely love love farmer’s markets! So happy you enjoyed several…😊
Lorrie Jones
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Right there with you.
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Love a farmers’ market. We have small market here every Tuesday.
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I think if I could travel from market to market I would love it.
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I love farmers markets, and one of the best ones I’ve ever been to is right here in Bisbee, Arizona. I go every Saturday unless the weather is too awful, maybe twice a year. Because of our climate, it runs year round.
When I’ve traveled, I’ve always stopped at markets if I’m anywhere near one.
Sorry, I’ve been gone a while. Explanation coming soon in my next blog post.
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Good to have you back.
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