Saturday, December 20, 2008
The Market
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We went into Guatemala City today, Zone 1, which means we were right at the royal palace, at the heart of the city. We went down into the "underground market," so called because you go down a few stairs, to a lower level with tourist type shops, then down another level and it is a local market with fresh meat, fish, spices, and other local goods. The smells were overwhelming; it was noisy and active; and the colors vivid. I could have taken pictures all day, but many native Guatemalans believe a picture takes away their soul - or others just think it is rude and don't like tourists. So I only snapped a few, and posted them below. Enjoy
Avacados
Walking down into the market
Pescado (fish)
Local vendor
We went into Guatemala City today, Zone 1, which means we were right at the royal palace, at the heart of the city. We went down into the "underground market," so called because you go down a few stairs, to a lower level with tourist type shops, then down another level and it is a local market with fresh meat, fish, spices, and other local goods. The smells were overwhelming; it was noisy and active; and the colors vivid. I could have taken pictures all day, but many native Guatemalans believe a picture takes away their soul - or others just think it is rude and don't like tourists. So I only snapped a few, and posted them below. Enjoy
The central plaza, with fountain, Guatemalan flag, and royal palace to the right.
Avacados
Walking down into the market
Pescado (fish)
Local vendor
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