A few more 'sights of Gabs' for you. These pics were taken back in March - and yes, I'm just now uploading these to the blog.
More pics are coming - there's so much more for you to see!
This pic was taken as I was about to turn in to one of the shopping malls. Driving and snappin' at the same time - didn't turn out too bad. :-)
Notice the hill off in the distance. I guess you could call these small mountains. I'll have to research what these are actually called. Seeing these 'hills' off in the distance is a common sight around Gabs. Makes for some beautiful landscapes.
This was taken after I left the mall. The sign with the circle is for a 'traffic circle' or roundabout. To try to describe how these work - think of a clock with the positions 12, 3, 6 and 9. I think of myself as being at the 6 position as I'm entering the circle - and then go to the 9, 12 or 3 position. If you're turning at 9, you must be in the left-lane as you approach the traffic circle. If you're turning at 12 you can choose either the left or right lane. If you need to go all the way around to 3 (or even back to 6) you must be in the right lane - or you'll get honked at - or possibly even hit. These are pretty simple - just 2 lanes going around the circle. It isn't as difficult as it sounds, once you get the hang of it. The key is to 'jump in' and go when there's an opening - or the people behind you will definitely blow their horns at you. It is a good idea to use your turn signal to let others know when you're about to exit the circle. Though most people don't do this...imagine that!!!
Goats walking along by the roadside is not an uncommon sight. You might also see cows or chickens. We've seen donkeys a time or two as well.
A car dealership - this one is for Toyota and Lexus. Toyota's are the most popular vehicles here - cars, trucks and SUVs. (Notice the hills off in the distance?)
One of the many gas (petrol) stations. Here, however, the stations do not have boards announcing their gas prices. All the stations I've been to so far - and I think it's safe to say this is the norm here - are full service stations. An attendant will pump the gas for you, while another cleans your windshield, checks your oil and tire pressure. Providing a tip to the attendants is basically expected.
Another common sight along the roadside all over town and even in neighborhoods (at busy streets/intersections) are these roadside food stands. People set up their table and umbrella (if they have one - to block the hot sun) and sale their wares - just about anything you can imagine - food cooked at home and brought in a large pot; fruits and vegetables; candy or other items bought in bulk at stores similar to BJ's or Sam's Club; handmade 'cars' for kids made from soda cans and wire; fresh fish caught at a nearby pond; bean bag chairs; rugs; fresh corn roasted on grill.... I haven't stopped at one of these stands, yet.... The roasted corn always looks good. Reminds me of the NC State Fair with the roasted corn stand! Mmmm.
These signs always crack me up. Since we drive on the left side of the road - the left lane is the slow lane, and the right lane is the passing lane. But, as is common anywhere - the slow folks are usually in the passing lane.
