Exeter Independent

This is Peace Cat, I think he's (fairly traded) from Bali, and he came from the Exeter Peace Centre which I visited on a recent trip to my second-nearest city! Happy to report that Exeter gets better with further acquaintance, there seems a long-established independent sector that you don't see at first glance. Fore St seems to be its epicentre, with the Peace Centre, Book Cycle, The Glorious Art House, Zero Waste etc etc all on or near this street; Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre is nearby. Out of the main shopping area there are many quirky corners, and interesting multi-cultural shops heading out to the north. Then there's the wonderful coastal train journey book-ending any visit. I was really happy to be out exploring again. Perhaps you're starting to get out & about again too - have you visited any new places?