Everything looks so festive and I would definitely be stopping here. I know what you mean about tourists during the summer season. I grew up in the tourist town, and we used to hate them and love them at the same time.
I could be very tempted to visit those shops. Graham is having his other knee replaced in October, so that puts Africa on the back burner for another 18 months :(
Our roads get bogged down in summer and fall for the same reason- tourists! But they're here for the outdoors, not shopping. I hear you on the "not going into town" part! But the shops do look inviting in this shot.