Market Day

So I was able to reach the Denpasar Badung Traditional Market this week thanks to our host here in Bali. The market is housed in a large two story building in the middle of Denpasar and spills into the surrounding area, winding through the streets and alleyways like the root system of a palm tree: spreading wide, twisting and turning in a seemingly chaotic manner. In reality, the market is very well organized. Each vendor has a specialty- meats, produce, flowers, livestock, jewelry, housewares, ready-to-eat foods, and fabrics are all here. Each of these items has a specific street or area where they are sold, making navigating the market a little easier. The streets were clogged primarily with locals, I did not see another Westerner. The markets here in Bali are a social hub for those who live here. This particular market is one of the largest in Bali and is open for morning market from 5am to 5pm...the night market begins at 5pm and goes throughout the night- pretty much a 24 hour operation.