Gloria's Sunday market

We spent yesterday at our AirBnb.  I was working all day, and Mark was resting up after Friday's exertions.  Brian, our host, has recommended an English-speaking doctor to us.  He tried to contact him yesterday, but he doesn't work weekends, so he will try him again on Monday morning.  Brian definitely said that we shouldn't go to a public clinic.  He has lived here for more than 50 years, so he knows what he's talking about!

This morning, I went out to buy a spit-roasted chicken for dinner.  I saw them when I was out and about the other day.  Sunday is also the day of the local market, so I was looking forward to having a mooch around.  I wasn't disappointed.  It was the best market I've been to in a long time, selling everything from clothing and crafts to fresh fish, meat, fruit, and vegetables.  There were also loads of food stalls showcasing cuisines from all over the world.

I spent a long time looking around the stalls.  I bought some beachwear for our planned visit to Copacabana on my birthday in a few days' time.  I then bought as much fresh fruit (all prepared for me) and veg as I could physically carry before going to pick up my chicken and some sweet pastries.  I then staggered back up the hill laden down with my shopping! 😊Read more