Market Day

Vegtable Isle
Fruit Isle
Meat Isle

Today we went to the local market to purchase some fruit and vegetables. On a normal day, the cook, Heung, goes daily to purchase food. Since the Water Festival is on, the staff has the three days off, so we have been on our own. It has been fun and interesting. Now don’t feel too sorry for us! There are three western grocery stores that have very western food available! But Rosemary is an experienced market shopper and with my limited language skills, we did pretty well.
The pictures above were taken at the Dead Cow Market. There is not actually a dead cow in the market, but it smells like there is. We prefer to go to the Central Market, but it is further away. It has a wider variety of produce and the isles are spaced farther apart. There is also the Russian Market that is more popular with the tourists. This market has nothing to do with Russia; some westerners just started calling it that probably because it is easier to say then the Khmer word!
On another blog I will take you to the fish market. Oh what a sight! Needless to say I have become more of a vegetarian. However, when Heung cooks and brings out a stir-fry something or other, I enjoy it very much. That’s why Rick and I have not lost weight. Heung prepares the food more in a western style because of the teachers that live in the house. Weekends are usually when we venture out to try the local fare. The daily meal of the average Khmer always includes rice. Rice broth for breakfast and some type of stir fry with rice for dinner. Most only eat twice a day.
Today marks our one month anniversary. I’m not sure why but it seems longer. Rick and I have started a serious exercise routine, and if we have any success I will update you on it. If not, then no comment!