Athens Farmers Market

when i was a graduate student at ou in the late 90's and early 00's, i went to the farmer's market nearly every weekend. it was a place for me to see my fellow classmates, friends, and even some of my professors. it was a lovely way to wind down a busy week of teaching and taking classes. i so enjoyed hearing the music, buying casa nueva salsa, fresh produce, baked goods, the best wildflowers, and getting a lemon shake-up from the ali baba booth. now that i am not in athens anymore, every saturday i miss going to the farmer's market there. nothing around my neck of the woods can compare even though i do support my local farmer's markets. the times that i have visiting athens since graduation, i have planned my trip around saturday morning to be sure i can visit my favorite vendors. for those of you who are fortunate enough to call athens home, i envy your being able to have the farmer's market a part of your weekly routine.