Eumundi Markets

Saturday 10^th October 2015

Winds peaked at 40 knots at Cape Morton yesterday, and by the end of today are back in the 10 to 15 knot range, with a much friendlier looking sea. A few boats just going “around the corner” to Brisbane left late morning today. We plan to leave early tomorrow morning for Southport, a long trip of around 90 nm.

This morning the rain has gone and the sun is shining, or at least trying to. As the day progresses the wind continues to drop on the clouds are slowly replaced by blue sky.

As we have a car, thanks to Steve and Kim’s friends, we headed off to the Eumundi Markets at around 9.30am.  It has been a few years since we have been there, and it has grown even bigger with lots of stalls selling quality products. It is easy to fill in the morning wandering through it all, with the occasional stop for coffee etc.

Morning tea at the Bakery across the road from the markets

The market entrance across the road from the bakery

The representation by artists s always strong, and we found one particular one that worked in metal sculpture, that had just the wall decoration we were looking for at home, so we made a purchase and will get it delivered when we arrive home.

Our newly acquired wall decoration

The guy that makes the outdoor furniture also has a great range of new products, at reasonable prices. We will also have a good look at his website when we get home.

There are lots of clothes, home made sauces, preserves etc and food stalls everywhere. We were very impressed with how it has grown, and the quality of product available compared with most markets. Some of the fresh vegetables were incredibly cheap. We had some traditional German sausages for lunch before heading back to the marina.

Whilst it is a little cool, the weather has improved significantly, so we went for a walk out to the river mouth. Compared to yesterday, the seas have abated quite a bit, and the chaos is returning to the waterway.

Nothing like the challenge of avoiding a few Stand Up Paddle Boarders

On the way back to the marina, we went past the fish market and bought some green prawns to put in the freezer for future meals. We also had to get past the mango man and ended up buying another couple of his great mangoes.

It will be eat on board and an early night tonight, as well plan to leave at 4.30 am.