The Shuk

There's been so much meeting and greeting since I arrived back in Jerusalem on Saturday night, I never really stocked up on groceries. So, my room mate Sara and I, along with several other early arrivals headed over to the "shuk" (rhymes with book). The shuk is this huge open air market that essentially takes up an entire small neighborhood, though there's definitely a main strip and several side streets. (I didn't have my camera with me so all pictures below are courtesy of the internet)
Prices are written on small chalk boards and are really reasonable and vary depending on the time and day of the week. Right before Shabbat (Friday afternoon), prices are super low because everyone is trying to get rid of their stock, but the streets are unbelievably packed. Even on Wednesday late morning, things were hoppin. Spices, fruit, eggs, cheese, candy, everything! And if you see it there, you can bet it's in season and super fresh.
Great fresh spices too!
You walk down the streets and from time to time vendors will yell things out in Hebrew (obviously) like "You can't believe how cheap these are!" or "You'd be stupid not to buy these!"
Everyone uses these little shuk carts, about the size of an airplane carry-on.
The one in may apartment is a very posh, masculine, purple plaid. It's surprising how much one can stuff in there, and the wheels are a life saver! So, at least now we have food for the eating in my apartment! Hope everyone's doing well!