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happywriter · #1 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 08:05 AM

When going on vacation it is enjoyable to go to the local markets and buy some local clothes. Doing this enables one to avoid having to pack everything that might be necessary, reduces the luggage to pack and carry, and gives something to be a memory of a good holiday.

Chutzpah · #2 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 12:57 PM

Typical woman, shopping whilst on holiday

(Don't hurt me! Don't hurt me! I jest! I jest!)

happywriter · #3 (**permalink**) 3rd July 2009, 09:47 PM

What is wrong with shopping, wherever you are. I doubt that anybody does not shop on holiday at some time.

Chutzpah · #4 (**permalink**) 4th July 2009, 01:37 AM

Ah, just ask my wife. I hate shopping. I get it over and done with as quickly as I can.

TracyG · #5 (**permalink**) 4th July 2009, 09:15 AM

I love shopping whilst on holiday. Leisurely strolls around the markets in the sunshine, mixing with the locals, and finding unique and unusual items that I could never buy back home. My partner hates it and will usually escape to enjoy a cold beer at the first opportunity.

Rachelle · #6 (**permalink**) 4th July 2009, 02:56 PM

I love markets abroad - I bought fantastic copper pots and pans from the market in Sarlat a few years ago that were about one third of the price that they seem to be over here. We had driven to our destination so even though they weighed the size of a small elephant it wasn't a problem getting them back.

happywriter · #7 (**permalink**) 4th July 2009, 08:34 PM

Many times there are items on sale in holiday locations which are just not known of in one's own country. We had some visitors from Canada when we lived in Lisbon, who reckoned that they had never seen the barbeque food holders that we used - kind of two metal grids hindged together- which were great for fish and vedgetables. They took back a bunch of them.

GekkoHQ · #8 (**permalink**) 9th July 2009, 07:03 PM

Yes , I agree. Especially getting some specific style of that country would be fun! For example kimono for Japan, chipao for China, Dutch wooden clogs for Holland.

happywriter · #9 (**permalink**) 9th July 2009, 11:23 PM

How about a lama-wool poncho. It is the greatest thing - warm, pretty water resistant and kind of cuddly.

Witch consumer · #10 (**permalink**) 10th July 2009, 07:37 AM

No No you've got it all wrong, what I do is take cheap clothes with me, dump them in the hotel bin and fill my case up with cheap cigs and booze to bring home!!!!!!!!!