There is no way I am going to complain about the weather when we travel. That would seem and appear to be entirely ungrateful......but.....an observation and comment I think is ok.
It actually has been raining for almost 2 weeks, everyday, and the forecast shows rain for as far as it goes....another week....
So...it doesn't affect us in regards to sightseeing but my photos are not as great and the city is so beautifully aged that it doesn't do justice when everything looks dark and gloomy.
I am still loving it...within the rain...and the few blue skies that appear on occasion.
This explains why everything is still blooming and fresh and crops continue to produce.
Just saying with gratitude.
On this morning...we are off to the Market.
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Since 1873 this market has been serving the local people and businesses in Santiago and area.
It is a coop and is run by it's members with a governing body. Made up of the farms, traders and shop keepers.
Even on a rainy day...it is busy.
The women, mostly, on the outside of the market are local farmers selling their produce.
One thing I have noticed about the Northern Spain people are their hardiness, incredible work ethic, and friendliness.
From flowers, produce, meat and fish...oils, herbs, clothing.....it is a great walkabout to check everything out.
Spider Crabs, which are of my favourites at Wabora Japanese restaurant...but not sure I want to attempt to cook it myself. Apparently the female Spider Crab is the most flavourful....how would I know the difference? Yikes.
A little hard to tell, but she has a large, live, King Crab and I think she is looking to see if it is male or female?
Three huge buildings with long halls to wander and stroll through.
Check out the center of the floor....it is tilted lower....the water from the fishmonger is draining down.
Don't forget your 'Wellies.'
I LOVE squid and octopus...but never could I handle it to cook it.
I wish I could muster the courage but I can't.
I did buy some cod to try. It was cleaned, filleted, deboned...and huge for 7 euros.
Dinner will be served tonight.
One thing we did notice was that a lot of the fishmongers were women...young women...completely capable and not afraid to get their hands dirty. In other parts of the world, it has been mainly men.
The lettuce and cabbages are huge....next time I will purchase some cabbage and steam it up for Deb and I.
These 'farm women' are called 'paisanas' who sell their produce outside.
As another modern quirk....you can also purchase goods online from the Market and it will be delivered free within a 15 km radius if you spend more than 60 euros!
Cheese, produce, garlic, apples, and cod, were purchased and now we need a cafe to rest our wee legs and dry off a bit.
The piece of cod was half of a whole...lots and lots of fish.
I pan fried it in olive oil and butter with a wee bit of salt and lemon on top.
A pinch of smoked paprika and we enjoyed a feast.....scrumptious.
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