Cuzco Market
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| When I got to the central market area, the local government had set up booths and were actually handing out plates of healthy food. It was an educational campaign for the locals for the to eat healthier. I did get a nice paper plate with rice, fish, and veggies. |
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Remembering the similar markets in the Balkan, where local foods were displayed and sold, I wandered along the row of booths until I found the one that sold honey. I carry honey in my backpack to use with my coffee. So these nice folks were selling honey to me and some bee gathered pollen, too (far right). In the picture, below, you can see salmon burgers for sale. I bought two packs, there were very inexpensive, and gave one to my host in exchange for them frying up the other one for me. |
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Markets are always fascinating, even more so when they are run by the native population. I won't have much to say here and in most cases let the pictures speak for themselves. This is the central market hall, although much of the buying and selling is taking place all around this building, in the streets. |
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Inside grains, cheeses, meats, vegetables, and all manner of things were on display and for sale. |
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The sun was out and after my little meal and briefly walking around the hall to buy some fruit, I wanted to be outside, where the action was. |
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That is one huge woman, probably from a family of once large and powerful Inca warriors. Hey, why not? This is the center of the old Inca empire. |
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One of the last opportunities available to have the Incas hand the Conquistadors their asses. I was dying to buy one of them, but knew I'd never get it home, unless I ship it. Maybe if a friend goes there, I will ask them to bring one back for me. |
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