Mercat de la Boqueria

I didn't mind that my residencia did not serve breakfast because as the owner explained, and I was fully aware, I could get a very good breakfast at La Boqueria, the produce market near Las Ramblas.

It was a joy to see such an abundance of colour and smells after the paucity of Cuba that I shall devote this entire post to pictures from the market. Enjoy them.

The first two pictures are of a fruit stall, and a cheese and smallgoods stall respectively. This one is a food kiosk.

Shellfish stall. The hanging bags contain clams.

Fishmonger.

The only outdoor shot I took of the market.

Preserved olives and other condiments.

This is where I had breakfast, sitting at the counter. Notice the ¡no a la guerra! poster.

Vegetable stall.