Veggie/fruit vendors are to the Indians, what farmer markets are to the Germans.. On any given day, much before dawn, you will see them pushing their carts laden with fresh produce and also simultaneously shouting out loud as to what they have in their cart on the given day.
(selling bananas and papayas. I also spot pomegranates and chikoos in baskets.)
These vendors are always on the move. They move from place to place in a given city. While we do have large supermarkets and small shops selling the same, Indian housewives prefer these carts coming right upto their doorstep. Yes, you heard me right.
Over a period of time, it can so happen that you will be provided by your daily supply of veggies and fruits by one particular person all your life(unless you are on the move from place to place like me)
(selling so called Indian junk food...yum yum!!!)
Oh May, I just LOVE your photos from home! so many vibrant colors and delicious things to eat! I just love pomegrantes!
ReplyDeleteSending you big hugs today. I know how hard it is to be away from home. I havent been to Oregon in 4 years and can only imagine how hard it would be to go visit and then to have to leave again.
Wait till you see the way we dress up Sonya!!!! The colors, the textures, the grandeur....it's awesome!!!! I miss all that very much!!
DeleteLooks wonderful and exotic to me - and hey, wouldn´t mind getting things to my doorstep..! :-)
ReplyDeleteTina, doorstep deliveries....I call them the simple luxuries of life...:-)
DeleteIt tickles me when people this side call our fruits exotic...:D
great pics! ☺
ReplyDelete:-) Always lovely to see what we see everyday! ;-)
ReplyDeleteso true Vidya!!! I still have the memories of the scents and color of Yeshwanthpur market early in the morning.
DeleteRight to your door step? Now that must be cool! Great photos May! So glad you had a wonderful time. And you know what??? I'm still not back in the grove yet either. uggg maybe today.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Whoops! Put another O in my groove will ya? See, I'm just not!
ReplyDeleteHaha!!! I get that..;-)
DeleteThat is fascinating. What a great way to get groceries! I love that you were able to capture this bit of culture. Thank you for sharing it with all of us May! You always have the best pictures and posts!
ReplyDeleteHow nice would that be......I wish someone would pull up front and sell gorgeous fruits like that....we have in the summer corner fruit and veggie stands but this is nice to have and beautiful to photograph! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteYes, I cannot wait to get back to India for good and show the world hoe colorful and beautiful is it. My stay in GErmany has helped me open my eyes to my homeland too...
DeleteI feel like I have traveled a bit tonight. Thanks for taking me along for the ride!
ReplyDeleteI too feel like I just traveled a bit! Thanks for sharing these! Oh, May! What would I give to have a vendor bringing me items I need to my doorstep! So convinient! :)
ReplyDeleteMore than convenient Mira!! I call them the simple luxuries of life which the developed countries cannot offer me..
DeleteOne of the delights of India. Wouldn't mind fresh fruit available at my door each day either.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments on my blog since your return. There is something fresh and special about crisp new uniforms.