thoughtpic: The Sunday Ukay-ukay of UK

It has been 3 weeks since we've been here in Harlow, Essex. And we have adjusted ourselves to the environment, to the people, the food, and the weather.

But this Sunday morning, it was almost unbearable to experience a 28 degree Celsius weather. It was too hot for comfort, and it was a wind-less day at the same time. 

Feels like home?!

After the mass, we've met a number of Pinoys who lives here for 10+ years already. It always feels like home to see a random Pinoy in random places. There will always be warmth, chikahan, and the whatnots.

And one thing we picked from them, is the location of the coveted "Car Boot Sale"!

Car boot what?

Basically, it's like an organized garage sale in a large open parking area, and people will pay an entrance fee (which goes to a charity), and you'd buy lots of bargains! Sellers set up their goods literally from their cars, and may the best (and fastest) buyer win!

The Loooong walk to Cheaplandia!

After walking countless of steps under the punishing sunshine, and numerous people asked for directions, we have arrived the "Mecca" of Harlow's Car Boot Sale, The Pinnacles Area.

It opens at around 10:30 AM every Sunday, but the entrance fee at that time is 3 Pounds. By 11:30, 2 Pounds. And what time did we get in? 12 Noon. Because entrance fee by then is only 30 Pence (or cents), hehe.

UK's ukay-ukay

We arrived half past 11, so we waited. As we waited (im)patiently, we watched outgoing buyers with awesome buys: large tvs, chocolate fountain, bicycles, great clothes, nice shoes, etc. 

We were drooling as we waited for our time to enter!

As we entered, I looked around. It was pre-dominantly for women due to countless choices of clothes for her. And all the good gadgets were gone by then. And all the good bikes have been bought.

So what's my next option? Original DVD's!

Yes, they may be used already, but an original DVD for 1 Pound is a very good deal! (Better than a pirated dvd from Quiapo!)

It was also great to meet a Pinoy seller. They've lived here for more than 20 years. Plus he has a massive DVD collection, how cool is that?!

"Bili na bili na!"

Hannibal + Fight Club

*Both 2 Disc DVD, collector's item, in absolute great condition, a Pound each.

Scarface+Land of the Dead

*Bought 2 Disc Special Edition Scarface for 2 Pounds, and I won't complain!

That's all I've got for now. 4 original kickass DVD's for just 5 pounds. Do the math, and you know I've got a steal! ;p That's it, and I'll try to get back to my paperworks. 

(Now you know where I'll be next Sunday.) hehe. Cheers!

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