The Markets Of Jinju

We spent part of the afternoon walking the markets in downtown Jinju.

Here is a picture of a small portion of the market.

The markets ran for blocks and blocks. Some places were very crowded with street vendors pitching all kinds of foods, and other things. There ware also people on scooters zipping around. You had to watch yourself or you would get run down.

Here is our team leader Dottie and Anne talking with Mr. Han, our interpreter, about what kinds of food we are looking at. I have come to find out that Anne is quite adventurous when it comes to food. She will try anything. Ask her what she thought of the silk worms at dinner.











A woman in the midst of all kinds of seafood.
Many vendors would just set up in the middle of the street and lay all of their food out like this woman. She was one of probably 100 vendors selling seafood.

Here is Duwayno trying on a hat. Duwayno was explaining that he can never find any clothing to wear in the Asain markets. He is just too large. We walked into a couple of clothing stores and the vendors would shake there heads before he could even ask about sizes. One man was willing to let him try on a jacket but it wouldn't even fit on his arms.

Mr. Han, our interpreter decides to try a hat on, too.

A entrance to the traditional markets.

All of the signs in Korea are colorful and many have cartoons or rainbow coloring. The child like pictures make you laugh and yet convey what they sell.

For example, Jinju city's matriarch or mascot is Nongae

You see her everywhere pointing out directions and telling people about construction sites. This picture was taken from a fountain in a park that is under construction. Very friendly!

A Korean vendor selling snacks. Mr. Han bought us some rice cakes that were delicious.

Duwayno and Mr. Han sitting at a fountain in the underground market. There are many underground malls we have seen in Korea. They remind me of Union Station but larger, way larger.

Colorful kids clothing.

Well that wraps up a day of city markets.

Tomorrow we visit the Buddist temple. So we go from attachment to non attachment.

Peace,

Jason