Madrid has a host of markets to enjoy and El Rasto is one of the best known and well established. It’s a transient flea market that offers a wide range of goods from clothes to traditional food and random antiques. Stalls are grouped by goods for sale, whether it’s antique books, weird object d’art orContinue reading “Maze of markets”
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Traditional Portuguese market
Next up on our Portuguese jaunt are of a traditional market in Cascais. First up we sample a sweet regional speciality – Ginjinha or simply Ginja. It’s a portuguese liqueur made by infusing ginja berries, (sour cherry) in alcohol and adding sugar together with other ingredients. It’s served in an adorable little chocolate cup – hereContinue reading “Traditional Portuguese market”
More market malarky
We head deeper into the barely contained chaos that is Palermo’s Capo market. Beset on all sides by jewel bright vegetables, slimy snails and red raw animal heads! Note how the man looks supremely defensive on all the photos with hands securely over any valuables – markets are prime pickpocketing areas so beware. Briefly seekingContinue reading “More market malarky”
More markets
Back in Catania we head for one of the colourful local markets. Of course I lead the way, camera in hand, while the man needs a caffeine fortification! We see some gorgeous, almost sculptural vegetables. We are not too sure what this particular one is, it could be Kohlrabi. Delicate blush pink artichokes could almost passContinue reading “More markets”
Colourful Capri stalls
Still shifting through the past few years worth of photos in search of favourite market piccies. Here’s a myriad of colourful delights from the gorgeous little island of Capri. From the obvious Italian pastas to the island’s preocupation with lemons, there are so many lovely little knick knacks. There are also lots of incredible paintedContinue reading “Colourful Capri stalls”
Thai markets
Thailand is a veritable market heaven and I always get a little bit giddy and carried away with them! Apologies to any “regular” readers (!) as you’ve probably seen a fair few of my Thai holiday pics fairly recently . . . but here’s a bit of a recap of some of my fav marketContinue reading “Thai markets”