I started this blog in 2004 when I walked my first Camino in Spain. Since that time I've walked two others, the links are to the left. In between, I've travelled throughout Europe and Africa and most recently the US. I'll be embarking on another long distance walk on the Florida Scenic Train, starting in March of 2019.
Monday, May 1, 2017
Riga Central Market
In the bowels of early 20th century Zeppelin hangars exists a market unlike any I've seen. I thought the La Boqueria in Barcelona was an amazing place, but pales by comparison. Each hanger is dedicated to a particular type of food: fish, ranging from fresh, dried, salted, sweet; another has fresh or died meats of any cut you desire-- they will even grind pork for you on the spot; another has dairy products from hard cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, kefir; another has fresh produce, much imported but much also grown locally and kept in cold storage over the winter, or pickled. It was a sensory experience and a bit overwhelming with all the choices. Latvians love their variety, apparently. I had lots more to do that afternoon so only bought a few things that wouldn't spoil.
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