It occurred to me yesterday that my old Dockers handbag, which has served me well these past 5-6 years, was not only looking a bit shabby but was also probably not quite big enough to “do London” with…meaning that I’ll have to be carrying a few extra things with me while I am out and about next week. And then I remembered that I saw a nice line of bags in my friend Maria’s shop, so yesterday morning I stopped by to try a couple on. Turned out this bag by Nava Design was a good size and was also quite nicely stylish enough – but goodness knows I’ve never had a “designer type bag” before and was shocked when Maria told me the price! Of course she then said I’d be able to get it at cost, to which I replied, “hey, would you like some linen?” And she laughed and said “oh! un trueque!”
Trueque means barter in Spanish. And although I was initially joking with Maria about swapping some of my linen clothing for this snazzy new bag, she is actually quite keen on coming over and seeing what I have in stock. Cool, eh? So we’ll do that before I leave on Wednesday. I’ve given up on finding a decent pair of walking shoes and have decided to super-glue the soles of my trusty old red Campers in the hope that they won’t leak if it rains.
But this new bag is seriously the shizz.
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‘If’ it rains?
I’m all for optimism but have a feeling that may be a hope too far.
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I think you may be right… 😦
Hey, when are we going to meet up? Will email.
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My instant reaction was the same as Steve’s – ‘if’? It’s bound to.
Nice bag honey – I want one! I looked at their web site but they don’t have prices – always a bad sign. Can’t wait to see you very soon. xx
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Well I sure hope the superglue works!
What colour would you like? I think Maria had red, brown and blue.
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Well, I appreciate a new handbag, as you know! This looks stylish & functional, which is exactly what I tend to go for, too.
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It’s a great bag! And it’ll be especially great for travelling – not so sure about every day use here in Sevilla as for me it’s a bit big. But I love it. Tons of little – and not so little – zipped pockets and compartments all over the place. Casual yet stylish enough to go to meetings with. And rain proof! Apparently this will be a good thing next week…
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That looks quite the thing — at first, I thought it was a laptop case.
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It’s actually *almost* a gadget, as it is so cool and has so many pockets and stuff. PLUS I can fit my red mini umbrella into it … but it isn’t really big enough to be a laptop case.
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cool bag – I always use bags like that which hang across the body when I’m travelling as they’re so much less likely to be pinched. And the barter idea is fantastic!
But yeah, I’d say it will definitely rain, sorry… a cheap pair of low cut wellies might be an answer?
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Fuckin rain man… I don’t care, I am wearing my sandals on the plane there and back. Tomorrow I will super-glue the split soles of my old red Campers, and will also take my beat up old trainers with me. Last December in Malaga I actually wore my black sandals with black socks for comfort’s sake (was still having problems with neuropathy) so might resort to that again – when I am on my own.
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The bag looks ideal in every respect. As for the rain, hopefully you’ve made adequate preparations but if not, we do have shops over here!!! Hope Maria likes your linen clothes … who knows where this could lead in the end?! Have a great trip.
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