January 26, 2011
Monday I took my first trip to La Bosqueria—the open market in the middle of La Rambla. I had been told by many people, especially the locals, how fresh the fish and produce were, and how flavorful the meat was at this particular market. It surpassed my expectations entirely. The first thing I noticed my friend and I approached the open market was its size. The selection was incredible—far better than anything I have seen in America.
There was fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, wine, and an assortment of sweets. Although it was a little before noon, I noticed a number of people seated at the market’s bar, sipping on beer and wine while eating tapas. For lunch, I tried my first pallela dish with rice, vegetables, and a variety of sea-food. It was absolutely delicious. Afterwards, I walked around buying avocadoes, tomatoes, grapes and other fruits and vegetables. I was shocked at the price—3 euros for perhaps some of the freshest produce I have ever had. On the other hand, the meat was very expensive.
I got thirty slices of the highest quality prosciutto for 42 euros! This got me wondering why some food seemed so cheap while others seemed so incredibly pricey. However, two days and thirty slices of prosciutto later, I did not doubt that I had gotten what I paid for.
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