View from Convento de Cristo once a Templar stronghold

Thursday, January 31, 2013



 Outside area is all fruits and veggies.  Note how everyone is dressed for the Arctic.  It was in the 60's.


inside, meats and cheeses
clothes and dry goods
the old center
ditto


Market day!  I finally got out with my Canadian friend to the large market in the old part of the city.  We haven't been since well before Christmas.  It is actually the largest market in Europe.  It was in the low 60's and sunny, a perfect day to be out and about.  I didn't really need anything but I love to go to see what is being offered and to hear the vendors yelling and selling.  There is a big inside area that is reserved for meat, cheese and bread.  The vegetable and fruit vendors are outside divided by a road into local and non-local products.  There is an area that sells clothing, household goods and odds and ends, and a huge indoor fish market.  I could wander all day.  I bought artichokes and a Thyme plant, stopped for coffee and a hot croissant, and then followed my friend around while she filled three bags with produce.  After shopping we meandered in the narrow walking streets of the old center and had lunch at a wonderful little restaurant we found.  Pasta and wine of course.  It was a good day.  xxoo me

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