From Sara's house, we'll head down the hill. You can see the market through the fog in the distance - in the center of this photo (which was taken from in front of her house).
Here is the produce section of the market.
First, let's buy some carrots, potatoes, and a pineapple. A nice bunch of carrots will cost us 1 kina (37 cents US). The vegetables are fresh, beautiful, and very reasonably priced.
The root vegetables such as sweet potatoes are displayed in another row.
Now let's go over to the craft section and buy some gifts to take home! 
There are lots of bilums or "string bags" and also interesting carved wooden items (pigs are very popular!).
Children in Papua New Guinea can get pouty while their parents shop or sell, just like in the United States. This little girl doesn't look too happy! Maybe on our way out of the market, we'll buy some of these flowers to cheer her up. You can see the plant nursery in the background, too, in case you want some plants for your garden.
It's only 7:30. Let's take our purchases home. We'll put the vegetables to soak in some water with a little bleach added. Then it's time to go to work at the Language Survey office at 8:00!
3 comments:
Hi, Sara and Nancy,
Thanks for taking us "to market." It is great that the sellers are willing to come to your doorstep, so to speak. It all looks so fresh and inviting!
Our Sunday School lesson this week is from Isaiah 24-27, titled "A Refuge from the Storm." Missions month also starts off with Jessica and Michael Stover who are with ABWE for the Sunday Services. Thanks for all you do to make us appreciate ALL of our missionaries and the things they face on the field and the reminder most of all for prayers in ALL things.
Thankful for you,
Karen H
Hey, it almost looks like Renninger's! :)
Another great post Mom!
Love,
Laura
vegetables soaking in water with bleach added? That scares me.
I've really enjoyed following this blog. I heard about it from some GIAL students when I told them I was interested in language survey.
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