Although I was not in a good negotiation deal here, since I was as 'exotic' as broccoli is at this market, you wouldn't see much of us both! So for me negotiation was out of the question... I always got the 'best price for you madam!'... yeah yeah for sure!! LOL at least double or triple the price they offered me. But luckily my friend Charu did all the shopping I was just stared at while I took my pictures... LOL
You'll see all kinds of stuff... chillies & bikes :-)
A little or should I say pretty hefty entrepreneur selling her veggies...
Shops on the side selling everything under the sun...
What is nice about this market for the local people is that they also deliver their goods directly to your home... but what fun is that? At least I would NOT go for this option, but I can imagine when you work full-time but still like the fresh produce, this is a wonderful service! And I must say, India gives good service!! (see my other post about this market here)
And then almost at the end of the market, I peeked into a little side street and saw this scene happening... doing some laundry.. how neat!
I visited another market, which was even more crowded and chaotic, but more about that later....
Today I have to host a book club meeting and a lunch for 10 gals at my house, so work to do! And guess what I am not making an Indian lunch but a THAI! I have to practice a bit more on the Indian first...
Have a Terrific Tuesday!
Mireille xoxo
3 comments:
Beautiful pictures. Between your blog and watching teams on the Amazing Race in India this week, I am bumping India even *further* to the top of my places to go list. =)
Not only do you travel the world (and we all like living vicariously through you!) but you also see the beauty in the world. The unique, the interesting, and even the mundane. Like seeing those ladies do their laundry and finding the simplistic beauty in that. I like your positive view of the world!
The markets looked so fascinating. Can't wait to hear about your special finds! Hope you bought some gorgeous fabric and a Sari or two! :-)
Thanks Robin and Jen! India is fascinating, and yes I want to show the good, the bad and everything in between, because that is what I saw. Would not be fair to show only one side of the story.
@Jen, I did not buy fabrics, but some ready made outfits, no saris though... that was too much for me at this point. I traveled alone with the girls, so I had to carry all the suitcases... and we don't travel light to begin with... :-)
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