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San Juan Sacatepeque

Yesterday I went with the mission nurse and her husband, Nancy and Fred Trapnell, to do a few missionary apartment inspections while Spence was doing new missionary interviews at the CCM.

We also visited a true native market in San Juan.
It was the most genuine market I have visited since being here. We were the only GRINGOS in the city. It was AMAZING! Words cannot express the sights, sounds, and smells. It was fascinating being among these wonderful people and their way of life. But, pictures help me share what I saw.



The local taxi service...

They are called TucTuc and the toot toot all the time. 

These buses are everywhere. They are old school buses from the US that have been 'blinged'. They are actually a work of art and usually have a female name printed on the back door.

These women carry their 'wares' on their head. They were selling beautiful cakes decorated with fruit. They are truly a work of art.

This is just one small section of the market. Every town has a square in the town center. There were stands set up three deep all around the square plus their regular indoor market. Notice the woman carrying the load on her head. You see that everywhere you go. I am amazed at how much and how well they carry their things. They walk around with ease.
Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat (ugh!), textiles, and much more are displayed for sale.

Dried iguana anyone? Yes, you heard that right! I passed, thank you!!!

I bought a large woven basket from this woman. 22Q less than $3. She was shy but kind enough to let me have a picture taken with her. The flowers were bought at another stand and were 20Q. Prices are much higher in Guatemala City and not half as much fun! Love this country and its people!