This week we visited the Feria Libre, a huge outdoor market. It’s chaotic, crowded and confusing. There’s everything for sale: meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, clothing and shoes. We didn’t have our kitchen yet so we only bought avocados (4/$1) And some of this strange, but delicious, and expensive fruit – the Pitihaya. I love the stands that have blenders to whip up a fresh fruit smoothie. There was blackberry, coconut, alfalfa, pineapple and other unfamiliar fruits..

This is the Pitihaya and I was told a $1 each by every vendor I asked. I did get 2/$1.50. I saw a purple Pitihaya and think it’s the dragonfruit.
Now that we have a kitchen I want to go back and buy a sample of all the different fruits. I’m looking for a local to go with me so I get better prices!

I scooped out the center with a spoon. The seeds are delicately crunchy like a kiwi, but sweeter – like vanilla ice cream!

Several stands all had Whole Roasted Pigs on their counters. The lady reached in with her hand, pulled off some meat and offered me a sample. A dog was hanging around hoping for some fallout. We ordered a $3 plate. I especially enjoyed the crunchy skin!