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| Fruits and Vegies |
We have been amazed at everything that we are able to get
here (should we ever need half of it).
There are multiple malls to choose from; ranging from a collection of very
expensive western stores to a collection of buildings continually being added
onto for more store space. There are
some grocery stores, mostly located within the malls. There are also many 'hole in the wall' stores
and road side stands. Though we do most
of our shopping at the mall, I (Erin) cannot not help but appreciate the convenience
of our daily street venders.
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| Chopping up and gutting chicken for me! |
Every morning, starting at about 7 am guys on
motorcycles, usually with added baskets, drive through the neighborhood selling
fish, chicken, produce, and bread. They drive by, yelling "chicken" (for example) and stop if you yell back. Caedmon and Whitman love listening for and calling out to any vender I might need. Later
in the afternoon there is usually at least one 'ice-cream man,' music included. I've even seen
a guy selling kids toys and another selling household items, like brooms, small
buckets, etc. I buy most of our produce,
bread and chicken this way. I've also
bought fish and shrimp as well. The prices
are great and the location even better.
I do have to be careful as they may not always have what I'm looking for
or come at the same time each day. The
bread guy, for example, hasn't been by all week, so much for PB&J this week.
