Marci and the Funny Sun Glasses
Saturday afternoon was so mellow. Marci and I took a walk and came upon a flea market behind the splendid little Parc Andre Citroen with everything from vintage clothing and antiques to "garage sale" children's items. Marci is a fun and funky shopper - didn't buy the sun glasses; but did get a primitive oxen yoke, with a cow bell as a garden accessorie. Bargained for it in hand jesture, facial expression, pointing, etc. The parc in front of the flea market is near Pont Garigliano and Quai D'Issy where we spent the night aboard the River Baroness.
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