A day at the Market

Yesterday we went to the outdoor market. It was a vibrant and busy day with lots of people shopping in the market.

img_20160929_113131992_hdr — People at the outdoor market in Alicante

We went for a walk down each aisle of the market enjoying the sights and sounds. The items for sale were as diverse as the people selling them. You could buy everything imaginable including bathing suits and comic underwear.

img_20160929_105255335 — Bathing suits for sale at the market

img_20160929_105137737_hdr — Underwear with assorted funny sayings for sale at the market

We walked down the different aisles and there were specific themes in each area, clothing, plants, flowers, pastries, fruit and vegetables were some of the sections. There was no shortage of choices and selections each area contained multiple vendors.

img_20160929_105200033 — clothing at the market on display

img_20160929_105002439 — Spices and honey products at the market

img_20160929_104953256 — Spices of every imaginable kind for sale

img_20160929_121933441 — Flowers and house plants at the market

img_20160929_121513258_hdr — Olives of every kind at the market

img_20160929_122153900 — An array of different nuts

img_20160929_122210488 — Pastries and cakes for the sweet tooth

img_20160929_122147966 — Candy of every kind

We walked throughout the market for quite some time admiring the different displays and listening to the noises of the market. People shouting their prices and discounts loudly. There is music being played, people talking with vendors and the hustle and bustle of all the people talking in Spanish. It is a very unique and enjoyable noise.

img_20160929_121828748 — Street musician playing at the market for donations.

There are also people selling unique items as they walk down the market, They shout the price out almost in a song like voice, attracting people to buy their items. The lady below was selling snails and garlic.

img_20160929_105516439 — Lady selling snails and garlic at the outdoor market

We came across the most amazing fruits and vegetables on display. There was such a large assortment and selection that it was difficult to choose.

We came across some vegetables that we did not recognize and have no idea what they are. Below is a photo of a large pear-like fruit which I have never seen before. We have no idea what that is?