The market was very interesting. It reminded me of the choked streets and alleys of Mosul or perhaps Morocco. At one point the girls (Bonnie and Olyesa) lost me as I was taking pictures and just gawking. One of the most striking sights was the meats and fish. First we walked through the meat area where each vendor had their provisions just laid out on tables next to one another. All I could think of was how FDA would freak out at the sight. There was Mutton, Beef, and ...yes Trigger (horse) just liad out without refrigeration. All ver fresh mind you but it had to have been there for hours...need I say more..."I'll have mine well done please."
Just outside was this man playing traditional Russian music on an organ. Great stuff. Beats the pots and pan man on Chestnut Street.
Speaking of fresh, the fish were still alive and flopping about. If they jump off the table (which they often do) they are just hustled back onto the table. I guess once you clean and cook them it doesn't make that much of a difference, but it was still something I have not seen before. All fresh water varieties obviously.
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