That would be the great market (Mercado) on Bravo street.  At least it’s supposedly on Bravo street.  We’re not completely sure as there are virtually no street signs in La Paz.  Once in a while you see one and use that as the basis for “counting” streets to find where you’re going.  “Cinco de Mayo street?  OK, found a sign; Bravo is five streets down and four up”  No signs between here and there.

Anyway, it’s a great market for fresh fish, meat, cheese and produce.  Really fun to walk through and see the very strange (to us) cuts of meat, all the different fish stacked up on ice and bargain with the produce guys.  There are usually at least three of each of the above, so it’s somewhat competitive, but in a friendly way.  In one corner of the Mercado (it’s all in an open barn-like structure), there are also a couple of eateries.  We had lunch in one the other day.  Quite an experience.  They don’t speak any English, so we use our best Spanglish and point a lot.  Everyone smiles at and appreciates our attempts to speak Spanish and we all have fun!  After we’re done, right outside is the Tortilleria for fresh, still warm tortillas.  Yum!

Also, while on the subject of being in town; if you have ever wondered where old school busses go, wonder no longer.  They are all in Mexico as you’ll see from the pictures below.  Old school busses are the main mode of public transportation down here.  Very cheap, very slow, but a cultural experience!

Old school busses never die, they go to Baja

...and they paint them pretty colors...

We moved on quickly after taking this picture...

The fish guys are in general more friendly...

...although the fish are not that happy (click to enlarge and see the fish's expression)

Baja Bob enjoyin' the view...

The tortilarilla right outside.

Yum! Those are "ours" coming right off the line....