I've just been getting
drowned at the Big Day Out in Auckland, but more on that later..... For now, here's a shot I took of some kids.....I don't recall why really. (I think I was actually trying to shoot the road they were crossing, if I'm honest). But when I looked at the picture later I was surprised to see a Country Road bag - a real icon from my childhood. Back then, Country Road was only just available in New Zealand, and these bags were a MAJOR deal! They were
THE bag to be seen with on the beach or at the pool, & they were marvelous at what they did - spacious enough to hold everything, with room left spare! But as with most things from the 80's/early 90's, they slowly disappeared into the clothing bins and attic spaces of NZ.
To my astonishment, I have recently seen them all over the place.... It's lovely - like spotting a childhood friend across the street. You may not feel its appropriate to go "coo-eee" and cross over, but it brings back fabulous memories nevertheless; not to mention, it's comforting to know they're still out there somewhere....
xxo
