The Shuk

Once again we made the long trek (okay, it's really a beautiful 40 minute or so walk) to "the shuk." The shuk is an open-air market that has everything you need in life. (Matt is now pointing out that we didn't see any video or bookstores, but I say they have everything else.)

There are seemingly hundreds of stands that have wonderfully fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables. There are candy stands and spice stands. There are also stands that sell fish, meat, or baked goods. And there are also little shops that sell wine, shampoo, and household goods.

Today, Matt and I bought a little saucepan for 40 shekels ($9), a white tablecloth for 25 shekels ($6), and a bag of six pita for a mere 5 shekels ($1.20). Did I mention that everything is super cheap at the shuk? We were tempted by hundreds of other products and foods, but we were wary about carrying too many heavy items home.

Here are a few pictures of the shuk.