17.3.07

La Cancha (13/3/2007)





While the group was with us we went to 'La Cancha' which means 'the field', and is the largest outdoor market in the world. It really is a cultural experience and I (Helen) love it because there´s loads of absolute bargains! You could buy a whole outfit for about 8 pounds. You can literally buy anything there, from wellies to lama fetus´s (which apparently bring you good luck if you bury one in the foundation of your house). The smells are very interesting, especially when you walk past wheelbarrows overflowing with raw meat.


1 comment:

Steve said...

I hope you've got some video of the market. What it really needs is smelleo!
This has to go on my "places to visit in the future" list!