Had a SIX hour walk around the shops today - just how many more are there left to see? The main shopping area is very good , all pedestrianised (apart from the many bicycles) but we discovered that the trams actually run underground there like a metro so on Sunday we might take a trip just to see how the system works. There are lots of other trams and buses running overground.
The architecture is amazing , with some wonderful old buildings converted into majestic malls, quite a comparison between old buildings and some modern art decor types side by side.
Went to the big open market which takes place on a Saturday and Sunday on the plaza outside the front of the theater - very goods, lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses, meats, fish , etc, and you are aloud to try many of the fruits and olives, before buying .
Took coffee and tea in a nearby bar then off for a wander round one of the parks, and from there up into the diamond area - however this being the Jewish sabbath most of the shops were closed. Looks like we willbe back tomorrow given time. From there into the main railway station which is something different - trains coming in on three levels - just amazing, The original entrance hall is breathtaking and one of theses places you have to see to believe. Photos to go on later. Wee treat here when we had hot waffles with chocolate and cream. Out through the main square , past the zoo and then got a bit lost - only briefly, before getting back onto the main road again , having stopped for beers and wines.
With a few dark clouds overhead we again took cover in the shops before heading back to rest our feet and have a snack. We even managed to get a free beer as there was the launch of a new type, only 3% , but good job it was free as it was not very good.
Slight problems with this computer- it is showing a fault on start up and dos not always go into the windows opening page - so if this persists my writing may well be curtailed.
Now about to get ready and head out for another wander and then our evening meal.
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