Yesterday we needed to purchase some food for making meals this week. There are a few different places to buy things. Items with a long shelf life are sold at supermarkets, which are similar to American convenience stores. Nothing like Publix. We purchased a few things there and then went on to the fresh market. And that is not the high end American Organic Supermarket. It is the fresh market where people bring their produce and butchered animals and fish they caught last night and you haggle over prices. It was quite an experience! We were verythankful to have our new friend Privah there to help us get fair prices. Apparently there are often different prices for muzungu like us. But with Privah's help we were able to get some good deals like 4 mangos for 1,000 shillings which is about 45 cents. But meat and fish are almost as expensive as they would be in the states. Many Ugandans only eat meat occasionally. After seeing where meat really comes from, Elijah said he lost his appetite. We will probably start eating more meals with beans.
Everyone at the market seemed happy to meet our children offering them gifts of carrots or G-nuts which are like peanuts. After we had been walking around awhile, a man rode by on a bicycle with something between Italian ice and sherbet. It was a very nice treat and helped them have a good attitude and persevere. Another little grace. After that trip to the market I thanked God for Privah and for the man on the bicycle along with many other little graces.
Hooray for unexpected gifts...like sherbet! And for fresh food...and beans ;) I'll be praying for your creativity as you prepare meals with 'fresh, local ingredients'...you're so hip!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! What awesome provision from the Lord for a new friend, and a cool treat for the children! We are praying for you guys, and are so excited for what God is and will be doing through you all!
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