A stroll through the Central Markets on a Friday evening is a favourite way to punctuate our week.

The lanterns were already glowing. The smattering of rain extending the sparkle and quenching our heat frazzled minds.

The girls got into a flurry to find an umbrella each, but the rain was very minimal and I'm wishing for more....

There were
delicious dumplings, oodles of noodles and rice washed down with chicken broth.

The stroll through the market was somewhat strained by the smallest member refusing to walk. Probably a common phase for three year
olds, but coupled with her determination it usually turns into a full scale stand off. And it always ends with me carrying her highness despite.
Then all is forgiven and sweetness
prevails.

The wonderful ladies at the market transform kiddies into tigers, fairies, vampires or butterflies with their little pots of colour.

And we always find some little treasures to bring home. Often we bring home some
cakies too but suddenly I'm feeling enthused to make something myself this weekend. Work is winding down and I'm keen to fluff around our little nest. Maybe even a spot of cleaning!! But that will have to wait - for now we are off to poke around the library. Hope your weekend is rolling along nicely too.