One of the delights of my new and improved Casita Colibrí home is that it is located in a real neighborhood — one with the feel of a small town. Most everything I need is available within a few blocks. Then there are the vendors! They traverse the cobblestone streets plying their wares — the gas trucks with their distinctive horns, moos, and jingles blasting from loud speakers, the guy shouting “tamalestamalestamales” so fast that it’s hard to understand at first, the paletas (Mexican popsicle-like frozen treat) vendor pushing his cart and calling “palEtas,” and the flower seller who, after I happened to be at the apartment complex entrance and bought agapanthus and a few lilies, doesn’t even yell “flores” when he arrives every Friday in front of the gate, he now just rings my buzzer.
This week, I bought two bunches of alstroemeria.
The previous week, it was two dozen long-stemmed yellow roses.
The quality is excellent — the roses lasted almost an entire week!
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A lovely story! I get fresh flowers every week too, but I have to go to Merced Market for mine….
I almost never bought them at the mercado because my baskets would be filled to the brim with food. 😉 This is a treat!
So happy for your delight in your new home!
Thanks, Marcia. A change of scene was overdue!
Your new place sounds awesome! Better than where you were for several reasons I’m guessing?
Sue and I are hoping to get back to Oaxaca this coming winter depending on the state of this crazy world. We’ll keep in touch…it would be great to see you again. It appears that Larry is still doing his Hoofing it in Oaxaca hikes.
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Thanks, I love it here in my new home and neighborhood! Let’s hope everyone does their part so you can return for a safe winter visit. Actually, Hoofing it in Oaxaca has been on hold since the pandemic began and, as far as I know, they haven’t resumed.
Congratulations on your move. Jalatlaco is it’s own lovely world, isn’t it? Hope to be there in February. Fingers crossed.
Thanks and I’m crossing my fingers for your February return.
Ya estan aqui…los tamales! ricos tamales bien calientitos! …I almost have this memorized. The flower vendor is Moises. He charges 35 pesos but I give him 50 for each bunch. He then blesses me.
Moises and his flowers have become a Friday highlight!
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