Moving to a new country, even for three months, takes a bit of time to adjust to the day to day living needs. We have been fortunate to join a What’sApp group that posts throughout the day on what is currently happening. What we have found (from previous trips also) is shopping and eating local products is quite inexpensive. This week we visited a produce truck that was “loaded with everything you could possibly want”. All of the produce in the picture above cost $10.26 US (USA dollars are used here). At home the papaya alone would have probably cost that much. Imported products costs about the same as we would pay in Canada, maybe even more.
The oranges were 10 for $1. They were sweet and juicy, and well worth the effort to take the pits out. Might be time to invest in a juicer! The pineapple was also incredibly tasty.
In the past we have been able to buy fish out of the back of a truck. This year has started out similarly, just a few days after arriving a car came by with fresh shrimp for $3.50 a lb.
Daryl cleaned the shrimp, then we gently sautéd them in butter and onion. Just imagine, for $7 being able to eat all the fresh shrimp that you want.
For all the meat lovers out there, certainly no problem getting good beef. This ribeye at a half kilo, was definitely enough for the both of us. Cooked to perfection on a charcoal BBQ made for a wonderful taste sensation. Every bite was tender, juicy and flavourful. The only seasoning we added was salt and pepper!
Our neighbour makes mozzarella cheese…. 100% milk and a little sea salt. Very good!
We haven’t been out to eat much yet, except for one restaurant and a juice bar. But from what I have gathered there are minimal restrictions. Everyone wears masks practically every where. There are no restrictions on the number of people allowed in shops or restaurants. Even in Spanish the posted recommendations are the same: Keep your distance, wear a mask and wash your hands. Hate to say it, but I think Covid is with us for a while yet. I like that it is having minimal impact on our daily life.
As always we try to go for a walk every day. Mostly we have had the entire beach to ourself so easy to keep our distance:)
Cheers
Ruth
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So, so thrilled for you two! Keep up the posts! Love to see these! Much love to you!
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