Markets

I think you can tell a lot about a city and the people who inhabit it by the the markets. Paris has the markets built into its daily lifestyle while some other cities are more discreet about it and tuck them away in hard to find places.

Barcelona was my favourite. The fruit and vegies are immaculately displayed and are so vibrabant and fresh looking. They are also really cheap and the produce is of an amazing quality. I had the best pineapple I've ever had there.

I don't know what it is about the Spaniards that make them so good at making lollies, but they are incredible. My favourites were the sugar coated bananas.

These bowls of candied fruit were massive. I couldn't have put both arms around them.

Mmmmm.....

Nice, France... they are also great at making sweets. These are marzipan fruits.

Leave it to the french to be so creative.

I must also mention the Mercato Centrale in Florence. This place was fantastic as well, and actually a lot like Adelaide Central Markets - don't laugh!- I've realised how lucky we are in Adelaide to have them.