MANDELA AND THE SUNDAY MARKET

Still in Lusaka but not much longer. The days go by and staying at the Paceli Hostel could become a bit of a habit. There is one major reason for not travelling much which is the cost of anything to do with tourist activities, so reserving my resources for when I get to Livingstone in a couple of days time. Also, it is apparent that to do a lot of this part of Africa, a lot of time and money is required. Most of the people here are seriously long term travellers or doing some sort of work. Anyway, with people like Miriam running the place, and lots of interesting friendly folk,  it makes a static situation very pleasant. Here is Miriam with her 19 month old cute little charmer. 


Today is Sunday and the Sunday craft market is open. African crafts such as ebony elephants, rip off rhinos wooden face masks are in abundance. 

I quite liked these small wire bicycles with the colourful riders. Maybe when I return here next week I'll get one.

The prices of these batique materials seemed considerably lower that in Europe. I suppose that's normal but a long way to go for a bargain!







After the market we headed off for the mall about half way between the market and the hostel. With the death of Madiba last week, its been top of the news, not only in SA but also all of Southern Africa. The mall doesn't have a multiplex cinema but at least its a new modern one surrounded by coffee shops, a Wimpy, and shops selling all the latest street fashions. Africa???
But that's what we did, three of us went to see 'Long Walk to Freedom'. Not a bad movie but maybe Richard Attenborough, bless the old darling, would have made a much better job of it.