Old timer carrying a heavy load of brand new baskets.

Humans can be a tenacious animal at any age. In Canada, the US, and parts of Europe we are not accustomed to seeing our elders doing hard labours. But in most of the world, let's face it, people don't have the luxury of a retirement or old age pension or the ability to count on care by your family. The only option is to keep working, so that you can hopefully keep yourself fed.



A bigger load of the same baskets. Notice, the back of the pick-up under the baskets is filled with people. A family, maybe?


There is something wonderful about a market, because there is something for everyone and it is full of bustle. I have to say that if given the choice between walking around an air conditioned mall and navigating the crush of a noisy market day in a village square, I'll always choose the latter. Really, there is no comparison for vibrancy, variety, and DEALS! Above huge buckets hold large bunches of all kinds of beautiful flowers. How much? Less than 50 pesos in some cases.


How do you like them oranges?!


Bulk second hand clothes. There is a distinct lack of new clothes on most people around here. And you know what, I'm starting to realize how much clothing I have that I don't use. Even amongst the clothes that I stowed in my travel bag I have only really pulled out 1/2 of them, the rest are still in my bag. I don't know how I'm going to face my closet when I get home.