Around Town Pt2


Flowers fill the truck bed. They were only $5.

On October 16th at the Farmers Market in Downtown Albany on 4th and Ellsworth. It was open from 9am to 1pm. There were many vendors selling breads, pastries, fruit, and different types of clothing. 


Liz Harris standing by the flowers she was selling. She also was selling cookies and cupcakes too. All for $5. 


One of Liz's flowers that were $5. They are beautiful.
 

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