05 July 2007

Market days

Markets always seem to be one of the centers of activity in Nigeria. Electricity isn't the greatest so food doesn't keep. It's always interesting to see all the colorful things being sold at the "supermarket" in Zaria.

Usually, it's not too difficult getting food in Nigeria. Kids are always around selling things from the top of their heads.
Popcorn head
Popcorn seller
Peanut girls
Peanut gals
Peanut girls

And yes, that is raw meat on a wood table in the open with flies everywhere. Adds to the special seasoning I guess. Yep, grilled and charred is definitely the way to go before eating anything!
Meats

Dried spices and nuts and other foods everywhere
Market wares
Dried food

For some reason or another, there's always a plethora of tomato and potato stands alongside the road. I guess if you get the sudden urge to throw things at the truck who cut you off?
Tomatos potatos to go

And of course, tropical fruit galore! Gotta love the 20 cent mangos.
Fruit sellers
Fruit stand

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