Lockdown Day 353 - 14 March 2021
The green fields away from the hustle and bustle from the city, already set the mood on approach over the hill. My eye immediately caught the red London bus, parked inside the entrance. The market boasts a wood shaving floor to walk on between the stalls. There is something for everyone, from great coffee to handmade hats, second hand books and vinyl records to essential oil based fragrances.
There is a playground and restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating, as well as farm animals for the kids. The food explosion is well worth your while, boasting farm fresh goods and bread, confectionery to satisfy the sweet tooth as well as cultural foods including Egyptian, Greek and traditional South African to cheffy rolls. Many people also had pooches on short leashes and for the adventurous there is a target shooting range.
My favourite was the Greek lady Elise. Her Baklava is out of this world and Spanakothiropita (phyllo triangles with feta and spinach). And of course, the essential oil fragrances Noor and Jerome had to offer. The sample they sprayed on my wrist lasted through a shower, well into today. We took milktart-filled pancakes (double the size of a normal pancake) home for coffee, but ended up having them for lunch, they were so good.
The market made me forget a little about lockdown things such as sanitiser and masks (even though we did both). If we didn't sit down for coffee and breakfast, it may have dampened the experience a little. I suppose that's why the market decided to balance the number of food stalls with other stalls.
Busstop7 has found a success recipe and are definitely worth a regular visit. Even if it's just for the outing, fresh air and to support our own.
At the end of a restful Sunday the night sounds include a hoo-hoo from the local owl and a few cries from guinea fowl saying goodnight. My spirit is content as I drift off to sleep, thanking God for His love.
#Ggt
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