Word of advice to the wanderers among those lovely books, the best are found in the bargain, second hand books section. Once I remember me and my friend found this treasure of a book on quotes for only 100 rupees. It turned out to be out of print! Since then I have searched for copies of it online oh so many times...but, nope. Nothing.
Such wonderful memories...every year. The first day after breaking up for the first and very last time, it was among those books and people at the book fair I found refuge. That sense of belonging I feel when surrounded by books everywhere, is hard to explain. It is indeed strange, the familiarity one feels.
It's a 'hang out' place for friends to rummage through piles of books, find a bargain...and sometimes end up buying stuff you don't really need, but still. The IDEA.
The food! Ahh. I love the hot dogs, ice cream and other snacks they have. The drinks. The numerous carnival like things..hehe. Maybe it's because Sri Lanka only has so many places that people can hang out like that...
who knows. But the memories. Oh so many.
Don't miss it, and to my friends, I hope you all have fun! :)
Great blog you have here!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your photography and of course the food posts ..lol
Ahh ya! I must visit the book fair at least this time ..=D
PS: thanks for dropping by my blog.
thanks to you too. Take pictures of the book fair! :) :) have fun.
ReplyDeleteUpper Meanings ! :) good times !!
ReplyDelete:D i couldnt remember the name!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, the bookfair. Went with a bunch of bloggers this time and boy was it fun. :)
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