The Doll Lady
Many people make their living hawking their wares around the Jardin.
The Hat Guy
He was very entertaining and after a few days of being approached by him while we were eating at various restaurants around the Jardin Rick gave in and bought a hat from him. He balances all those hats on his head as he walks around the square. Pretty amazing! After Rick bought his hat I asked to take his photo. After I took it I showed it to him and he said "nice!" and patted me on the back.
The Balloon Lady
Very popular person! Parents were always buying balloons for their children. See those pointy ones sticking up? They are rockets and they bounce. Kids loved throwing these bottom down on the streets and had contests to see how high they could bounce them.
The Fruit/Juice Cart Ladies
Look at all that luscious fruit! We had papaya nearly every day with breakfast.
Laborers
What was actually amusing about this photo was that is was actually Labor Day (May 1) this day. Stores were open but only if they wanted to be. Maids and gardeners were off. If you look through the doorway you can see another man with a stone on his shoulder.
Street Hawker with Baby
She was selling something out of her orange bucket but I don't know what it was. Possibly pepitas.
P. S. Please stop by Rick's site as he has some great Lytro street photos up. It shows how truly bumpy the streets really are.
Posted by Lynne on 05/08/2014 at 11:52 AM
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