after work yesterday i went to a market they have once a week with 2 of the other interns. it's an open air market under a roof with rows upon rows of men and women sitting on the ground selling fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, spices, dried fish, etc. ive been to a couple markets already, but this one is by far the best. the produce is super fresh and much cheaper than the grocery stores. for instance, i got 10 tomatoes for 2,000 kwacha, which is like 50 cents us. also, it's fun to interact with the sellers and do a little bargaining. although, it isn't really necessary at this market because most of the prices are pretty similar and set.
when we pulled up to the market we had about 15 little boys swarm around our car all offering to watch our car while we were at the market. this is very typical in zambia. you basically have to choose one boy out of the group and designate them as the "guardian of the car," and they will stand right by your car the entire time you're gone to make sure nothing happens to it. then you tip them a little bit when you get back. we also had little boys constantly come up to us while we were at the market asking to carry our bags for us. again, trying to make money any way they can.
after the market, we went to yoga. ive gone a couple times since ive been here (trying to work on my lack of flexibility for anyone who knows me). the yoga class is outside, and last night was perfect weather for it. it starts at 6, which is when the sun is starting to set, so you get the entire sky turning into a bright rainbow (which i love). then, by the time the class is over and you are laying on the mat cooling down, the sky is dark with the stars above. it's pretty cool and very relaxing.
tonight were celebrating rosh hashana because 2 of my roommates are jewish. cooking up a nice "family meal" with all the interns which should be fun.
Oh hi, I Loooooove when you post. :)
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