Every day, this sweet old woman is outside selling statues, spices, and underwear. The other day I needed an elephant statuette and she gave me a deal on two of the small ones for $10. They're made out of something, I can't tell what it is, but it feels like some kind of animal hide. Whenever you walk past, you can smell the fragrance of the delicious spices. I'll be back to pick some up soon.
I love authentic street vendors with interesting wares, some small cultural effects, or maybe some gray-market things. Cities shouldn't be so sanitized that only licensed vendors and approved goods can be sold. We need places that something weird and unique could turn up. I feel like if I keep coming back, I'll have made an interesting friend and maybe learn a few secrets. read more