Eumundi Markets and the Rugby

The morning arrived cold but very fine. How nice it is to see clear skies in the morning.

I was up a bit later than home and waiting for the atmosphere to warm a little. So I had my breakfast and by then the temperature was not too bad.

Away I went on my bike for a circuit around Noosa.  It is about 10 years since I last cycled around here and it has grown. Some areas that were in development stage are now completely finished.

After returning from my ride, I showered and we then set off for the Eumundi Markets.

Eumundi Markets are amongst the biggest markets, outside of Sydney, that I have been to. Our first stop was for a cappuccino at one of the stalls. We were able to sit and observe the world going by as we enjoyed this coffee. At all these types of events we often wonder if we will run into anyone we know.

Then it was on our feet and through the markets. The area is broken up into three areas and they are separated by roadways. As we walked in we noticed more permanent stalls on a level with the car park, then the major level where we had coffee and then the final lot was up a slope above the main street. There are so many stalls many of which cost a considerable amount of money.

There are the usual stalls that are seen at most markets, jewellery, toys, clothing, alternate health, etc. Along with those stalls are the vegetable stalls as well as the food and drink stalls. There are always variations on the types from one market to another. We sampled some of the wares as we passed by. Our purchases were minimal for the obvious reason we cannot load up our vehicles unnecessarily. We did purchase some German sausages for lunch garnished with sauerkraut followed by another lot of cappuccinos.

As we worked our way through the stalls, our wondering who would be the first people to bump into would be was answered. It was Chris (formerly from the NSW Fire Brigade), his wife, Jan, and their two daughters. They now live on the Sunshine Coast and manage a block of units. Now we wonder who will be the next ones we unexpectedly meet up with.

A while after returning to our Karavan, we then drove to the Tewantin RSL Club to watch the Super Rugby game between the Queensland Reds and the New Zealand Chiefs with the Reds winning 19 to 11. Then it was back to the Karavan and a clothes change and a little while later we were picked up by the RSL Club courtesy bus to take us back to the Club. We had dinner there and watched the last part of the NZ Crusaders beat the NZ Hurricanes.

The next match was between the NSW Waratahs and the ACT Brumbies. The Waratahs won 41 to 7. Now Australia has 2 provincial teams in the 6 going into the final play offs with the Reds being minor premiers. More top Rugby coming with the Tri Nations supplying 2 teams each into the finals.

After that game it was back on the bus to the Caravan Park.