Don is not feeling so well, so I opt for an early morning tour to San Francisco El Alto where there is a local traditional market on Fridays. This is the furniture section.
Date: 02/08/2008
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Here, raw meat is hanging in the opening of the tiny store.
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Stalls selling woven fabric in every imaginable color
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A bambino gets a piggyback ride.
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Melons and fruits in the mix
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Watermelon and papaya sold whole, or peeled and sliced
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Avocados and cilantro-- then why can't they make a decent guacomole? (or maybe good guac is limited to Mexico?)
Date: 02/08/2008
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This lady was the only one in the market who had the tiny little bananas called "apple bananas" that are so sweet. I bought a giant bag full.
Date: 02/08/2008
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I had never seen red bananas before...
Date: 02/08/2008
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Dried fish can be smelled even before they are seen...
Date: 02/08/2008
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Guatemalan women wear woven cloth for hats, so these must be for the cowboys!