When we first got out of the car, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it smelled like a carnival or state fair, with fried food scents wafting through the fruit stalls. That somewhat comforting aroma was quickly replaced, however, by the nauseating odor of dried fish.
Dried fish in a bag, anyone?
There were other strange-looking fish things at this stall, but I had to breathe through my mouth, and even then I was feeling sick, so we hurried past before I could take any more photos.
There were also MANY vegetables and fruits that I had never seen before, and still don't know what they are! I tried to ask what they were, but the people thought I was asking the price. "One Dollah" was a common response to my queries.
A little ways down from the dried fish stall was the "fresh" fish stall.
When you see fish lying out on a table in 90 degree weather,
with flies swarming all around,
it doesn't exactly make you want to have fish for dinner!
How about some squid??
In the end, the most adventuresome I got was to buy
some rambutan, a little spiky red fruit.
I also got onions, potatoes, and celery for our Thanksgiving feast.
There is an unexpected section where they sell pottery, glassware, and decor.
Check out the leafy green vegetable on a sleigh...
A wide selection of Asian vases, tea sets, and buddhas...
And finally, I could have even gotten a Christmas tree...
I will go back another day and buy more fresh fruits and veggies. It is definitely cheaper than buying them at SupaSave!
I think the only thing nastier than dried fish in a bag is fresh fish (and flies) on a table. Other than that, looks like a fun little market! Much more Bruneian than SupaSave! :)
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