Sept

Where does the day go? Toby and I walked with Emily most of the way to the St.Paul Campus of the U of MN before heading to the Falcon Heights Farmers Market. The vendors stalls were loaded with fresh onions, potatoes, leeks, basil, mint, cantalope, watermelon, corn, peppers of every color, tomatoes, green onions, apples and more. Folks young and old filled the crowded aisle socializing and admiring the fine foods around us. Of course, Toby was the most popular attendee at the market. It helps to be well-mannered, little, four-legged, furry and cute. I thought one woman was going to pick him right up and take him home with her. After perusing each stand, I purchased way too much for a comfortable walk home. I couldn't resist that bag of apples. My mind kept wandering to thoughts of fresh apple pie...yum!

I am excited to experience markets in Senegal. I wonder what fruits and vegetables will be grown and available to buy? I remember the large, open-air markets in Tanzania...everything from mangoes and pomegranates to roots for your aches and pains.

Seven days.