The first distraction was this street market almost immediately outside the hotel. Many craft stalls and jewellery but nothing to separate me from my money




A couple of sights along the way




And this monument to the pavers that built the ground we stumble over walk upon



Coffee acquired and time to watch the world go by. Weather forecast was 14 degrees and cloudy, reality is 17 degrees and sunny already, so glad I brought a coat!!

In the background I can hear whistles, drums, and bullhorns and suddenly groups of people in fancy dress are appearing