This was our most positive local experience thus far! The people were friendly and didn't seem to mind westerners and their cameras. The men didn't leer or make comments (except in a joking way ... like the man who offered me his son, but then laughed ... I certainly HOPE he was joking!)The produce and spices were so fresh and fragrant!
Like most outdoor markets the world over ... a bit trashed and incredibly crowded as the morning progressed.
I limited my purchases to one small basket, 3 palm fronds, a little broom, basil, cilantro, and green onions.
But ... by far the greatest part of the experience were the people -- their faces speak volumes, don't you think? (Well, the faces we can see!)
They didn't mind the camera. One woman even offered for me to take a pic of her with her son -- the woman in hajib with glasses. No one seemed to mind our photo-snapping though many wondered why in the world I would take photos of veggies and spices and such! A couple of guys even were brave enough to ask in broken English -- "Yuu take peechur of dees?" spoken with a tone of incredulity!
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