This morning we did some grocery shopping at the supermarket behind the bus stop nearest our apartment. A typical supermarket here is often about the same size as a convenience store in the US. There are other shopping opportunities all around the bus stop. We bought a melon and peaches at the fruit market.
This is a magazine shop.
Ladies clothing which is next to the kiosk selling
мороженое (ice cream)
Nearly every bus stop has one of these. There are lots of choices, but when we shop here we just hold up two fingers and buy whatever the seller offers since we don't speak much Russian.
Indoor food kiosk. There are three of these at this bus stop.
Kiosk selling cookies, crackers and other assorted items, two vending machines and benches for waiting for a bus.
This young man is selling fresh fish. The sign to his left advertises:
Fur Fair 2 Floor
COATS
Discount of 50%
There are fur shops on the second floor above the grocery. We may have to check it out. It would be nice to have fur hats before winter.
These бабушка (babushkas,grandmothers) have fresh produce from their gardens. The raspberries look delicious. The weather has turned chilly. Hard to believe it is still July!
So you hold up two fingers like a peace sign or like a salute? Is it code for "I don't speak Russian" or "I want to buy that"?
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Great post! Love all the pics.
The two fingers indicate that we want two. For translations I usually use Google Translate. There is even an iphone app for that.
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