I have always wanted to go to Chichicastango in Guatemala. This is where they hold the world known market. The colors and culture are absolutely amazing. The artisans are all so talented and creative. Thursdays and Sundays are market days and all off the Mayan Indians come from distant villages to buy and sell there crafts. We loved it so much that we decided to shop there both days that week. Dorian and I were planning to sell some of the art in Costa Rica but half of it has been sold along the way.
We haggled our way through the crowd when the chicken buses showed up with tourists. Dorian and I figured out that when the seller give you a price cut it in half and haggle with them. We would usually find a price in the middle that they would agree on. Another tactic is to buy in bulk.
As we were walking back towards the hotel I witnessed a young girl helping her grandmother walk. I looked down and the old woman's foot was twisted backwards. She was walking on her ankle bone like a cane as her foot dangled behind her. I wanted to help her so bad.
Even the children are working hard at the market. A young boy about six years old was following us trying to sell us a trinket. I started messing with him and pushing him around. At first he thought I was strange and then he started to mess with us back. We ended up pushing each other back and forth all the way to the hotel. Dorian bought him a coke at the store. His eyes lit up and he ran away.
We were able to get our brakes fixed here for a small fortune. We were very lucky to find a mechanic. It took several days but we enjoyed the market so much. I think everyone should take a trip to Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
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