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Saturday, 9 November 2024

Saturday, November 9/2024

 Saturday - market day as usual. Disappointing lack of produce this year. And no honey or nuts. But worth going anyway to see what is on offer. 

Dogs usually in evidence. May sometimes belong to one of the vendors or a shopper but suspect that, in the way of dogs, they are often just there for the event and the company, hanging out and happy to be included. And if excitement wanes a nap in the sun is always an option. 

Turkish Cypriot dogs are seldom tied up and seem to enjoy a pretty carefree life. Suspect most have families but roaming not considered a problem unless a dog is aggressive, which seems pretty rare. Much like the good-natured village dogs of my youth in the pre dog catcher days. Although one less pleasant result of this is excrement on the sidewalks. Dogs owned by ex-pats much more likely to be leashed and accompanied by someone who bags their deposits.

No major purchases but do come home with an unread Lecarré.