On one of Mom's last days here, we decided to drive into the Netherlands to visit a popular marketplace in Venlo. We were unprepared for the masses of people! Although the city is quite small, I guess that Germans and Dutch alike converge on the city on Saturday mornings...creating minor traffic jams! Fortunately, we were able to find parking in the vicinity of the market, and enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the stalls and along the shopping streets in the area.
This market focuses primarly on spring cut and potted flowers, cloth, cheese and meats, and cheaply-made clothing. Despite the throngs of people, we had an enjoyable time, both purchasing unique clothing articles. I got the cutest skirt and she a cuddly sweater.
I really wish that markets would be the norm in Canada...occasionally they are. But, I suppose that Canada just doesn't have the population or the product to support something like this regularly. Not only is it much more fun than shopping in the store, I find produce is much more flavourful (but of course, slightly more expensive). After my walk this morning, I purchased a bag of Spanish clementines (like mandarines) from the market in Geldern...I can't wait to see how juicy they are!
All I suggest to Winnipegers is to continuing supporting the St. Norbert Farmers' Market!! And I think that Osborne Village also has a small market in the summer and late fall.
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