lots of hats
Yeah, we saw them everywhere, different shapes and colours, I really liked the green ones (my favourite colour) which according to some people I met in Lyon, they're worn by those who had actually been to a pilgrimage to La Mecca. As for the other colours, I've got no clue, I suppose you just choose what you want to wear, what is certain is that I bought lots as I thought they'd make fantastic colourful gifts for some of my friends. a big 'chapeau' for Lydie, as her brilliant bargaining skills really got us a good reduction.
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