La Feria
Tuesday, was a lazy day here in La Serena. It was a holiday here in Chile, All Saints Day, so Steve didn’t have to go in to work. We made the best of our lazy day and slept in and then went to La Feria, which is the open air market downtown. It’s a short walk, and they sell the most amazing things there, from seaweed, clothes, nuts, fruits, veggies and plants. It’s all very cheap, so we just bring our change. I got a ton of fresh walnuts for 500 pesos, which is around a dollar. I’m on a walnut craze currently, and love putting them in my salads.
Let’s see, what else do I have to share? On Sunday, before Steve came down the mountain, I went to the beach with my friend Stella, who graduated with Steve form IU. It was nice to finally get to see her. I was in the States when she got here, and then she was in the States, and we were never able to get in touch. I’m happy to say we finally did, went to the beach, went for a walk, hung out with some of the other gringos, and went out to lunch. I didn’t bring the camera though. Upcoming events include a trip on Friday to Chipilca to buy some homemade yarn, and to watch a dying presentation. My weaving project is coming along, slowly though. Hopefully I will finish it soon and figure out what to do with it!
Comment by Cara Resig
I love lazy days! I wish the US got All Saints Day off too! This open market seems very cool. Enjoy the rest of the week with all your activities.
Posted on November 3, 2005 at 10:36 am
Comment by Anne Marie
Maybe once you get the hang of weaving you can start selling them at the markets. Or you could open a stall with all of your handiwork, croceting, weaving, etc! Does your visa prohibit you from pedalling goods?!
Just kidding!
Posted on November 3, 2005 at 12:40 pm
Comment by flygrrl
I really hope you mean a dyeing presentation and not a dying presentation, but maybe they do things differently down there in South America. Glad to hear you’re keeping busy!
Posted on November 4, 2005 at 11:22 am