saturday market and a chinese garden

Met Amy downtown today to wander around Saturday Market. This is only the second time I've been there, and I think I either need to go alone or go with Tim. Reason...it is very hard to visit or try to talk to people or catch up while wandering around Sat. Mkt.

Saw some beautiful jewelry, some cool pottery and lamps I might like to get for the house, and lots and lots of dogs. While I think it is cool they can bring their dogs with them, that would obviously not be a good idea for Myra.

Then, we left the market looking for a coffee shop, and stumbled across the Chinese Garden. Truly an oasis in the middle of the city. Outside the walls, the area is a little sketchy, there are some homeless, and just an area that is a little more run down. Then you step inside the walls and it is like a breath of fresh air and calm. Wandering around, you feel peaceful. The buildings, the plants, the rock sculptures, it was just nice to wander around in there. I wish I had brought my camera. I can't wait to bring Tim there. We stopped in at the teahouse, and I tried moon cakes, a pastry filled with a bean paste. Very good, very filling.

Walking around in the Chinese Garden really awakens my desire to go to China. I would love to see the countryside, see the little villages. A good goal to save for.