Friday, October 28, 2011

Sunday Market!

Every Sunday there's a huge market that's set up outside with vendors selling pretty much everything--food, clothing, shoes, toys, gifts, household items, etc. Last Sunday I went with my friend, Lia. The market opens around 5:30am and is open through the afternoon. We left for the market at 5:30am and I am so glad we did!! It was pretty quiet when we got there and easy to walk through, but as we were leaving at 7:30am, it was packed!! I had a lot of fun seeing what is there to buy, trying new foods there and getting to interact with the vendors. I even attempted to bargain on a pair of sunglasses I bought, just to see if I could do it(we've been learning how to bargain in class). When I asked the price the vendor said 20,000 RP(which is only $2.50). It was so cheap, but I still wanted to just try so I said, "Wah, mahal ya??(Expensive, ya?), to which Lia said, "ummm no actually that's pretty typical." haha well I guess my first attempt to bargain was a flop, but I'm sure I'll have more opportunities.
There are so many of these tents set up with different vendors at each one. It probably goes on for about 1/2 mile.

Smile Lia! We sat down and I tried her favorite breakfast...bubur ayam(chicken porridge)

Our first stop...fresh orange juice! We made friends with Yenny, the vendor, and her husband. They were so nice!

One of the many food vendors with all the food set out...it seemed like you could get anything there!

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