In order to indulge into the culture of a new country, it is strongly recommended to buy stuff that tells us a story about its people and history from second-hand markets. These markets can be called by various names but most popular are marches-aux-puces like in many european countries or garage sales in the US with sales really happening in garages and parking places or yard sales just on the lawn in front of house physically. People go to sales shopping to look for good deal and more importantly to maintain a cultural activity that helps connect community in an efficient and fun way. Most of profits from thrift stores - a more formal version of yard sales - is used to support disadvantaged population. Among today sellers, I met a girl in a costume of a doll selling her own barbies that used to be her best friends. I asked if she was sad selling her childhood memory, she smiled and answered yes but she wanted other girls who would spend much time taking care of her barbies, love them more than herself to own them. The money collected she would use for charity which is of more importance to her now. If only I had more space in my luggage, I would have taken her dolls as they are so beautiful and their owner is even that much much more. #YSEALI
Posted on: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 06:20:52 +0000
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