Mercado Municipal

Rick's brother Mark was down once again working in Sao Paulo and we met up with him last weekend. Mark took us to the old Municipal Market where they sell fresh fruit, cheese, spices, and meat for super cheap. Below is a photo of the beautiful building. Inside the building are individual stalls where venders come to sell their goods. We went on a Saturday and it was a little crowded.As we walked past this stall, I was a little horrified of the little piggies hanging in the window. Rick then noticed that the sign reads "Porco Feliz", which means happy pig. They don't look too happy to me!Did you know that the cashew nut comes from a fruit? This photo is for our Pastor Spivey in Melbourne, Florida. Pastor, this is what a cashew fruit looks like. The stem on top of the fruit is where the nut is located. Brasilians love to make juice out of the caju fruit. When you and Patricia come visit us one day, I will make it for you! :)Here is a neat photo below of the many different varieties of hot peppers they sell. Generally speaking, brazilian food is not hot at all. Actually, I have never tried anything really spicy here. Who buys these peppers anyway!? We later went to the old train station and then to the park next door to take some photos and to enjoy the beautiful "winter" weather. James loves his Uncle Mark! Little kisses are the best!


The happy family photo! Here James is tried of his mommy taking pictures!