The morning started out in monochrome as fog blanketed the bay, but quickly turned technicolor when we arrived at the farmers’ market in Vasco de Gama.
Our trip to the market was led by Rita, our cooking guru, and her helper Pooja. We purchased vegetables, herbs and fish to use to create our Goan dishes. (More on that in the next post). Like all markets, the vibrancy and people watching opportunities were in abundance. The only problem was that I was let loose with a camera! So be prepared!
The Portuguese introduced marigolds to India, the flower is offered to the Hindu gods for festivals and celebrations. The yellow or orange dye of the flowers is also be used for coloring fabrics.
Kokum fruit after processing. Known in some circles as the “Indian super fruit” .
Some of the people.
The colorful and very fresh vegetables.
Peppers, grains and spices.
Fish – the flat fish being Pomfret.
Vasco da Gama, named after the Portuguese explorer, is the largest city in the state of Goa and is situated on the western tip of the Mormugao peninsula, at the mouth of the Zuari river. Founded in 1543, it was in Portuguese hands until 1961 when Goa ceased to be a Portuguese territory.
WOW! Enjoy the day.
On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 9:40 AM Where in the world are the Uricks??? wrote:
> Chris posted: “The morning started out in monochrome as fog blanketed the > bay, but quickly turned technicolor when we arrived at the farmers’ market > in Vasco de Gama. Our trip to the market was led by Rita, our cooking guru, > and her helper Pooja. We purchased vegetabl” >
Take the camera everyday! fabulous photos, colors and variety.