A Trip to the Pasar(Market)...

One thing I've wanted to explore more of are the markets in Malang. There's an abundance of outdoor markets that sell various things, some that are daily and also one that only happens on Sunday. One of the markets that people here go to all the time to buy what they need is "Pasar Besar." It's an indoor market where about 100 vendors sell everything from clothing to foods and spices to kitchen items. I went this past Saturday with a couple friends and am determined to go more often. Some things are a lot cheaper there than stores. It's also a great opportunity to practice language! :) Some of the things people say sometimes really make me laugh...I came away with a quote of the day from this trip. Almost daily, someone will comment on my height(it's just expected living in a country where the average height of a woman is 4'10''). But Saturday at the market I walked by 2 women sitting down and one of them just stared at me and said "Wah, besarrrrrrr!" which is translated to "Whoa, big!" Thanks...really know how to make a girl feel great! :)

These green beans were so cool looking! Not sure what they're called...

Sharon mastering her skills at bargaining :)

I started smelling something and then we turned the corner and saw all the meat. Never seen anything like it!

Not sure if you can tell, but this guy sells spices by whatever amount you want. It smelled soooooo good! A nice change after the meat section.

On the way home, it started pouring out(almost daily occurrence now during rainy season)...me sporting my poncho :)