Thursday was Younde shopping day! It was intense! :-)
I accompanied the Abbotts on their stock up shopping day, and we went to lots of stores, and I found quite a few things I have been wanting, and a few other things that were a nice treat. Later in the day we went to a huge market for vegetables and fruit, and it was fascinating to watch the process!
First, Barry talked to a lady near the entrance to the market who had papayas. We got those, and she asked what else we needed, and lead us to someone associated with her. They found everything else we needed, even yelling for another shopping bag when ours filled up! And what they didn't have, the lady adjacent to them had. And just about 10 minutes later, we had a wheelbarrow full of food, and someone to push it back to the car!
I also got to see the Muslim side of town, as there was an errand to run over that way. Their artistry was exquisite in their prayer mats, shawls, and hats. It was interesting to see how differently they carry themselves than anywhere else I've been in Younde. But the Muslim culture there seems different than other Islamic places I have been. Interesting.
At our last stop, a grocery store called Mahima, there was so much variety! I was amazed at what can be available for the right price! I had a strawberry ice cream cone, too, and it didn't make me sick (I am supposedly lactose intolerant, or was until perhaps recently.....).
Good times with the Abbotts! :-)
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