Markets washed out but more to come

by Artist Margaret Mara

Torres Shire Council hosted two cruise ship markets on Waiben last week as the Le Laperpuse and Viking Neptune were welcomed by less than friendly weather conditions.

Northern Peninsula Area Art Centre Manager Dev Lengjel said it was the “worst day possible” for their artists to make their debut at the markets.

“Much wind and rain, so bad that the Viking captain decided to get all passengers back to the ship,” he said. He said they sold a pair of earrings and a tea towel for their trouble, but also got to meet with Rosie and Kailu at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre to “talk shop”.

“We were shown the art shop, and what an amazing well-stocked art shop,” Dev said.

“Normie was impressed.”

He said meanwhile there were more ships due to come in soon and they would be back.

“Shout out to the Torres Shire for supporting the NPA with tables, chairs and good cheer,” he said.