As we live in the older part of the city, there are no mega-stores like Walmart or Sams or CostCo. All of these stores, along with Starbucks, are outside of the city and are not easy to access if you don’t have a car.
On the other hand, the Mercado is in the center of town, about 15 minutes from our house on foot. We go there to buy our chicken, fruits and vegetables. It is an open market under one roof and is a maze of small shops and little eateries. Time doesn’t exist when I am in there. Everything is a treat for the senses.
This shop sells Pinatas along with vegetables. Have you ever had a Pinata at your celebration?
This week I found shadows in tinware.
We sometimes go to Starbucks for a change of atmosphere and to use the Wi-Fi. Last week we decided to walk to Starbucks. It took us over two hours to get there and we were on a busy highway at one point, so we won’t be doing that again. But there were some bright points along the way to make it worth the adventure. We passed this Hojalateria (tin smith) that specialized in making every utensil and pot you could think of for cooking. There was a long lane of these shops and you could hear the soldering and pounding as they worked their magic. There are shadows below the bicycle.
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On the other hand, the Mercado is in the center of town, about 15 minutes from our house on foot. We go there to buy our chicken, fruits and vegetables. It is an open market under one roof and is a maze of small shops and little eateries. Time doesn’t exist when I am in there. Everything is a treat for the senses.
This shop sells Pinatas along with vegetables. Have you ever had a Pinata at your celebration?
This week I found shadows in tinware.
We sometimes go to Starbucks for a change of atmosphere and to use the Wi-Fi. Last week we decided to walk to Starbucks. It took us over two hours to get there and we were on a busy highway at one point, so we won’t be doing that again. But there were some bright points along the way to make it worth the adventure. We passed this Hojalateria (tin smith) that specialized in making every utensil and pot you could think of for cooking. There was a long lane of these shops and you could hear the soldering and pounding as they worked their magic. There are shadows below the bicycle.
Visit Hey Harriet’s blog to join or view more shadow shots from around the world.
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Happy New Year!
and a wonderful and happy 2010 :-)
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I love the stories of daily life. Happy new year!
Have a wonderful New Year my dear friend..
Sending you much love and blessings..xoxoRosebud
i've never had a pinata at any of my personal celebrations, but i have attended an event where one was used.
i'm pretty fascinated by the idea of the hojalateria. just makes 'em right there and displays them for people to buy? wow.
Been awhile not hearing from me or vice versa. Am a bit lazy recently §;-)
Wow... I missed pinatas (have in the Philippines). Very strong shadows around. That's asian way of shadowing, eh?
Missing lots my country when I see sunshine. Soon am home for 6 weeks, tjohoo...
Have a happy SS and enjoy life to the fullest on a new decade 2010.
xoxo