Market Fun

As part of my current de-cluttering campaign, I decided to have a stall at the local market:

Having previously had a stall many years ago where no one bought a single thing, I was understandably nervous. So as not to repeat that rather demoralising experience, I priced everything quite low:

I was determined that, come what may, I would have fun. I had a sign, I had bunting:

 
Luckily, my low pricing policy worked out. Many bargains were had, and I now have a bit more room in the boatshed. I can thoroughly recommend a market stall as part of a de-cluttering plan. Then just drop off what you don't sell at the op shop on the way home, and everyone wins.

Cairns - More Food and Markets

One thing I haven't mentioned previously is that a few months ago I became a member of Accor Advantage Plus for an annual fee of under $300. As a member I receive a free nights' accommodation at any Accor resort in Australia, Asia or the Pacific (this more than pays for the annual fee). In addition, I can access red hot deals on the website, so all the accommodation on this trip at Ibis, All Seasons, Novotel and Mercure hotels has been booked this way. But I think the best part of all is that two people can dine for the price of one. For example at the Novotel in Cairns we had a beautiful buffet of seafood, steaks, salads, chicken and desert for $49.00 for two, or $24.50 each:

On another night, we went to the Night Markets which are open 7 days a week:

There are a lot of stalls selling all sorts of Australiana:

Even didgeridoos:

And a big plate of Asian food is only around $12.00: