Masaai Market

Sunday after church and lunch at Java House where we enjoyed some wonderful espresso drinks with much needed caffeine, some of us went to the Masaai Market. It is a market that takes place on a large street corner and the vendors lay out blankets on the ground covered with all of their goods. On first glance, it looks like a typical American farmer's market with hand crafted goods, but once inside, you realize that it is much more. First of all, nothing has a price on it, and if you ask how much it is, they will most likely give you an inflated quote since they operate on a bartering system. The vendors will literally grab you as you are walking by and try to show you their goods. However, despite all of this chaos, once you learn the ways of the market, it can be extremely fun. I got 2 beautiful necklaces and a wooden carving of two people holding hands and praying also. Several other team members came out with some great items as well. Overall, the experience is a bit overwhelming, but definitely fun and rich in culture.

Cindy Reigner