corner store

Our fruit supply is low, 

so I slip on my shoes and take a stroll down the street

toward the corner fruit stall.

The mid-day sun is blistering hot, and I wonder

if I should adopt the local custom of carrying an umbrella for shade.

I see our neighbor Ken,
 running down the street
trying to recapture his run-away chicken.
(sorry I didn't capture a photo of that one!)

 I pass the bakery where I see a tiny kitten guarding the door.

 

Two children come tearing around the corner of the store

in a noisy game of chase,

only to come to an abrupt halt when they see me.

My greetings don't bring the usual smiles...

I guess the surprise was a little too much.

 

On to the fruit stand,

a fabulous addition to our neighborhood!

This shanty houses a varying selection of local produce at great prices.

Though I rarely find the vegetables I hope for,

I always come home laden with fruit.

This was today's haul...a whole 250 pesos worth

(roughly $6)

for two pineapples, two papaya, three oranges and 7 mangoes!

Delectable.

It will be gone before I know it,

and I'll take another walk to the corner.