Winda handed us Rp20000 each and we went in search of something to buy. Fortunately we stuck together and were able to help each other out as we tried to quickly translate and convert amounts in our heads. Foolishly, as it turns out, I didn't carry much extra spending money with me. Rather fancied a black lace blouse that the vendor wanted more than I had with me, and I couldn't bring her down. However, Winda is planning to return to the market on Saturday and with the money I have given her will try and do me a local deal. If not, tidak apa apa*.
Very pleased with my successful purchases though. The beads and fan are courtesy of Cinta Bahasa's donation, and the pashmina cost a little more at Rp50000. The green beads cost another Rp10000, so all up that represents an outlay of about $8.50. Couldn't resist these beads - the green is perfect to go with several tops I am wearing up here.
We needed a tissue box for our room, so Eddie spent his money on that, having successfully reduced the price from Rp50000. Alison also bought some lovely beads, plus spent a little more on a fun painting for her cafe.
A good time was had by all, concluding with some delicious es kelapa** and Indonesian sweets from a stall.
* It doesn't matter
**Fresh young coconut drink
The beads are beautiful Jude Mmm...A tissue box how very...Poppa :)
ReplyDeleteUbud obviously agrees with you Jude you look fabulous
Gee, thanks Rheana. We are pretty relaxed. The tissue box. Yes. As there was nothing that Poppa really wanted, and we needed one as the plastic they come in from the shop looks pretty daggy, he pulled off the haggling coup of the afternoon to secure it for his Rp20000. So it was a win for him as champion bargainer and a win for our bathroom :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're looking years younger, Judi. Eddie better watch out!
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