meat and vegetables. It's not a big market. But it has lots of interesting little shops and people.I usually enjoy buying at the market. I feel like I'm supporting small businesses and individuals. And usually there's good karma involved in the purchases. For example, I bought some lion fish filets from a fish vendor 2 days ago. We chatted while he cleaned the fish. It was amiable and pleasant.
But today was a whole different experience! I went to the beef
vendor who kindly answered some questions for me a few days ago. But he was almost out of beef today. What he had left looked a little doubtful.
So he sent me to another vendor.
Yikes! This transaction was so crazy devoid of karma! I hope my recipe will still turn out well!
This gigantic guy pouring out of his t-shirt stood there scowling. I don't know beef cuts in English, and certainly not in Spanish. So I just asked about how big 1/2 kg of beef would be. He picked up a chunk of beef that was just sitting there on the counter. And weighed it. I had no words. I pictured him smiling at my attempt at Spanish, and cutting fresh piece from the hanging beef. Nope. Just the chunk from the counter. Scowl. Scowl. I bought it as is, and retreated.
Photos:
#1-The beef vendor. Without my big scowling man. I didn't dare take his picture!
#2 - a huge fresh fish!
#3 fruits and veggies for sale
#4 - hoolahoops for sale too!
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