We took a little trip to Granville Island the other afternoon. This area was once an industrial manufacturing area but in recent years has been redeveloped as a tourist, shopping, food and entertainment hub.
Shopping areas
The area is still a ferry terminal
I had been told about a Quilt Shop there, so that was my first destination..
The Cloth Shop...
The store had a variety of fabrics mainly those to go with the various kits that they had in stock...I just bought a few fat quarters as souvenirs of the visit.
( looks like I'm practising to be 'a little old lady' doesn't it? Lol)
We ended up buying a whole heap of fresh food, meat, fish, vegetables and fruit; enough for a couple of home cooked meals. Wonderful quality too.
It was plugged in having a recharge!
There were a number of flower sellers in the markets and some of the flowers in particular caught our attention...
So once again we had had a lovely couple of hours wandering around this lively place.
Once upon a time...
Now...
Entertainers...
..and weren't the little ferries cute!
The seagulls look well fed!
There is still some industry adjacent to Granville Is...but doesn't it look attractive?
While I was in the quilt shop, DH had been wandering around checking out the shops. When we all met up again, we went into one of the food market buildings...
Coffee first...
Then we walked around all the produce stalls...there were so many!!
DH noticed this car parked bear one of the buildings...
A Nissan Leaf...have never noticed these in Australia...
Apparently they do sell the Leaf in Australia, but I've never seen one, either. Will have to look into it, as we're planning to get a new car in the next couple of years.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Darling Harbour in Sydney. Looks like you had an enjoyable day. xox
ReplyDeleteThe first photo I've seen of your DSD3 close up, straight on....she's a lovely looking girl, so pretty. glad you found some fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand market. And those roses! Do they grow that way? I want some!
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