When traveling, I always enjoying checking out the local markets.
The market was probably more than 200 stalls. We wandered for hours taking it all in.
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| A variety of mushrooms. Prices are in Polish Zloty. |
A few years ago, when in Krakow, Poland, hubby and I visited this huge market.
You know that old saying, "Everything but the kitchen sink," well, I wonder if there wasn't even a kitchen sink for sale somewhere.
Even though we saw no sink, I did get a big surprise as we were leaving...
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| The meat counter. |
The market has all types of food,
including produce,
meats,
eggs,
cheeses,
spices,
and so much more!
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| Colorful peppers and other produce. |
We saw toys of all descriptions; leather goods like jackets and shoes; clothing for all ages, including school uniforms; tires, batteries, tools, every type of household good or need; and much, much more!
I was snapping pictures in every direction and soaking in the feel of life as a Krakow native.
At almost every turn, I imagined my Polish ancestors visiting similar markets for the groceries and goods they did not grow themselves.
I was snapping pictures in every direction and soaking in the feel of life as a Krakow native.
At almost every turn, I imagined my Polish ancestors visiting similar markets for the groceries and goods they did not grow themselves.
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| Baltic Black Marketeers??? |
Finally, as we were leaving the market, I was more than surprised to see a woman on the sidewalk, arms draped in bras. Others were selling sleepwear and undies. As I prepared to snap the picture, they all turned their backs to me.
Hubby and I laughed as we wondered aloud, could there be a lingerie black market in Krakow???
Oh, those stoic Polish, the secrets they may hide!
Oh, those stoic Polish, the secrets they may hide!
