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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Village Markets

It looks like , the travelling merchants and the  local farmers are establishing a new market everyday of the week in a different village, in our little peninsula. They are always a great place to meet with locals and shop for your necessities. As there are no big stores in villages, it is possible to find almost anything. Here is a one, we stopped last week..

Waiting for customers is easier with a game of backgammon..
 and who can resist to listen some gossip..
A sewing machine repairman displaying his goods..



9 comments:

  1. Interesting pics. Somehow life is going on there without Walmart. I'm amazed at the variety of merchandise and the social interaction.

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  2. Sitting on a propane tank can't be that comfy!

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  3. Wow, it's another world, isn't it? A CHARMING one, one with a lot of grace.

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  4. it all looks so beautiful with the mountains in the background !
    in canada theres 20 different choices for breakfast cereal(probably more)or shampoo in every store but no mountains where i am.
    great post
    ~laura x

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  5. Babushkas and plastic seem an odd juxtaposition to me, probably because I haven't traveled in this part of the world. Everyone looks like they're enjoying themselves.

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  6. Oh what fun! I love outdoor markets! Wal-Mart just isn't the same!

    Liz

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  7. Village markets are always interesting!!! I esp. love the veggies market here which is so damn colorful!!!
    Mohanur Temple Tour - Part 2

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  8. Yes, village markets are the best.

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  9. Sometimes these open air village markets have wonderful things to buy.
    Sendin greetings from Budpaest, Hungary

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