Wednesday, March 3, 2010

" Tabora "

From Ilaya yesterday, let's head further to Tabora, another strategical street famous for its dry goods, laces, local made weave baskets/fans, souvenir items
(wedding, baptismal etc ). There are tons of things to choose from.

Here are some small weaved baskets for sale but what's interesting is this wanted sign hanging around it.
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and i never saw an abaca fan this big before... we call them pamaypay,
derived from the spanish word paipay.
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and more straws...
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and since we're experiencing intense el nino heat, i think straw hats are a must. ^0^
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decorative giveaways, from traditional design to a more modern take like spongebob.
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i don't know what this 10 peso hawker is selling...
is it the flowers? or the undies? or perhaps the socks?!...
nonetheless, it's affordable. ^0^
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while walking, browsing, then taking pictures of this and that...
it made me realize something...
Nothing's changed, it's still what it looks like 10years ago, the same scenario,
the hot and humid day, over crowded, noisy and dirty but inexpenisve things you can't miss.
The stalls and the people might have come and go, and although it seems to have more negative insights,
i still love its nostalgic signature setting. ^0^

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"G" i for great bargains! ^0^
abc wednesday entry...

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15 comments:

  1. Great place for good bargains. When I saw the first photo from desk I thought it was a pile of peanuts... it's time for lunch I guess! LOL

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  2. Nice souvenirs! Why would the vendor put the word "Wanted" on that top photo? Did you ask? (It just made me curious!)

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  3. And another G for you: goodness gracious me! Maybe I could get a job in this shop?

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  4. Markets are so much fun! I love those hats, especially the bright pink one ;D

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  5. I love markets! And what a colorful one that is! I could definitely spend some time there! Great post for the day! Enjoy1

    Sylvia

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  6. that abaca fan is begging to be decorated and put on the wall.

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  7. Haha, great bargains. I love the street life. The basketry is beautiful.

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  8. I love street market like this, sure to find some good deals!

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  9. Now I know what street to go to for baskets and banig. ;)

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  10. another great place to find almost everything.. just like one stop shopping concept.. nice and rich set of colorful photos.

    I wonder did you brought the pamaypay too? lol

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  11. Nice series, I love markets. Not so much haggling but if it's a must then I do it :) Beautiful colors.

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  12. Looks like a good place to go. On behalf of the ABC team, thank you.

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  13. Nice shots. I especially like the first one with all the baskets.

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thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

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