Today we went down to the large market by the main bus terminal. This is a much bigger market than the central market that we have been going to.... ok, I have to admit, I've been doing most of my shopping at the Pali Supermarket. One of the main reasons we have been shopping at the Pali is because the prices are listed and so there isn't a "Gringo" surcharge. I found that some of the prices at the central market weren't even all that great. So, when a brother in our congregation said that he goes to the market at the terminal on Thursdays we jumped at the opportunity to go with him. This market is huge and you can buy just about anything you are looking for.
We didn't keep exact track of all of our purchases but here is the cost of some of the items we bought: ($1.00 CDN is approx 23.403 Cordobas)
Large watermelon - 20 cordobas
Avacado - 5 cordobas
3 large Mangoes - 15 cordobas
12 limes - 10 cordobas
9 roma tomatoes - 15 cordobas
4 cucumbers - 20 cordobas
With these prices we'll be shopping at this market more often. And in case you are wondering - no, we didn't buy any meat.
I couldn't buy any meat at the market either! That is one thing I always bought at Pali or La Colina.
ReplyDeleteAm really enjoying your posts, keep them coming. Only downside is that it is making us miss Nicaragua all the more. We are going to have to make it work to get back down there.
Enjoy the Memorial invitation work. They have such a good response there.
I'm glad you are enjoying the blog. Let us know if there is any topic you would like us to include and we will try and put a post on it.
DeleteWe are looking forward to the campaign too. I can't believe it starts tomorrow. The English Congregation has rented a room downtown for this years Memorial so hopefully we will have a good turnout!
Pat and Deb I should be sleeping but I have been caught up in reading your blog. Almost feels like we are there with you. Sounds like you are having a wonderful adventure in your new home. We miss you guys but very happy that you are happy. Great news about the studies. Wow that didn't take long.
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Dan and Sue