As I may have mentioned in an earlier post, food shopping is a very hectic activity in a country with a different language and foreign currency. Until today, going to the supermarket has been something I've dreaded.
However, my friends and I decided to go to Hadar, an area with a great shuk, or outdoor market. Everything there was so relaxed, and everyone was extremely helpful. What's even better is how cheap the food was! At one point, I bought a bunch of carrots and an entire head of cauliflower for only 8 shekels, which is the equivalent of about $2 in American money. I couldn't believe it! The produce is also extremely fresh there - we saw a fish market where the fish were actually still moving...!
There was also a great variety of foods, and I was able to buy some amazing brown bread and pastries for about 18 shekels, or less than $5. I also bought a persimmon, a pumpkin-shaped fruit that whose growth is based in Asia. It is the size of a small tomato, and has the slightly rough texture of a pumpkin and the flavor of a peach. While it is fairly uncommon to find this fruit in the U.S., they are all over Israeli markets. Overall, it was a great afternoon experiencing new things at the shuk, and I'm happy to have found a more pleasant alternative to the supermarket.
As a side note, I finally saw Miriam yesterday! (and the rest of the Iken fam.) We went to lunch in Haifa and toured around for a few hours in the evening, in which, of course, it rained again! It was a great taste of home, and knowing that I have someone to share everything with in Jerusalem is a great thing!
Lots of love,
Elyse
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