On Sunday afternoon, we walked over to the fish market. It was a leisurely hour and a half walk down the beach road to the fish market. Along the way we stopped for some fresh water coconuts. Upon entering the fish market we were bomarded with offers for fish, prawns, squid, and a variety of other products of the sea. A few times I had to juke to the side to avoid splashing fish water which was stirred up in all the commotion. I would have more pictures inside the actual fish market but I was a little concerned that if I took out my camera it might not make it back to my apartment in one piece, if at all. Stay tuned though, I will take some pictures on my next excursion to the fish market.
So after picking out a hardy fish and some prawn we proceeded to select a vendor who cooked our food to perfection. Of course we requested the healthy grilled option. After what seemed like an eternity, our food arrived in courses. First, crab a la carte. Second, prawns to warm up for the main course...grilled garopa with salad and batata (fries).
While we were eating we were offered everything under the sun. Paintings, peanuts, beads, even a jewellery box. One painting in particular peeked my interest (see picture).
Apparently we were much bigger after leaving the 'marcado de peixes' (fish market) so some of us ended up in the trunk. (see picture)
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