The Market

I'm a regular at the Strathcona Farmer's Market in Edmonton.

It’s Friday. I left school a little early and took a bus to Central Market in the city (they don’t say downtown here). I'd heard about it even before I left Canada. Many of my friends go weekly. It is a permanent space with mostly fruit, vegetable, meat, cheese and bakery stalls. It blends into an Asian Market which is where I entered, through a red, lion adorned gate. The first place that caught my nose’s attention was a food court selling various soups and snacks. I had a bowl of Laksa, a spicy, coconut milk based Singaporean soup. It fit the bill on this cool, blustery day. I then wandered to a stand selling a warm custard like muffin with vanilla, lemon, chocolate or coconut filling which they make while you wait. You know what I chose. Comfort food!

The photo below says a few things about this place. If you look closely you can see a woman pulling a trolley. People of all ages use them here whereas in Edmonton only seniors do. They even sell them at the market. On the right there is a young woman with a red and black shoulder bag. This tells you she’s an international student. I have one. The sign on this stand says Fruit and Veg. No one says vegetable here.

I think I'll become a regular at this market too. Can't wait until next Friday!