Yesterday we drove to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, about a 40 minute drive from the Puerto Vallarta. Friends had told us that there was a large Sunday market there to explore. They were right! The market stalls stretched all the way around the harbour, exhibiting jewelry, clothing, pottery, soaps, leather.... most of the items were handmade and unique.
These dolls were created by women prison inmates.
Beaded bracelets and anklets mounted on strips of leather.
Beaded ankle-toe decorations.
Hand painted cherubs and mermaids.
Crocheted and woven bags held together with pull tabs from beer/pop cans.
At one end of the stalls was an amazing array of food vendors selling Mexican, Italian, French and German cuisine. So tempting!! ... cakes, quiches, pizza, breads, empenadas, sausages!! At the other end we found the organic produce, flower, honey and fresh fish vendors.
Outside Eve's Brickhouse, the owner did a steady business selling margaritas in large styrofoam cups and bottles of beer wrapped in woven wicker holders....all before noon! Background music was supplied by a three piece band performing songs from the '60s-'70s. Locals fished from the end of the piers while pelicans waited and watched, hoping to steal a meal.
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