Five Sardines in a Can: Day Six

We're a little behind on our blogging. Yesterday was day six of our trip. First we went to Central Market, a supermarket, to buy a few things. Instead of being a quick, uninteresting shopping trip, it was more like a sightseeing Tour De Food. This Market had more food in it than I could eat in ten years. There were hundreds of types of cheese in all shapes and sizes, even a chunk of Parmesan that I would have trouble lifting myself. The bakery was filled with breads, bagels, cookies, danishes, and cakes. There were organic fruits and vegetables, organic bread, organic flour- just about organic everything. They had a section full of hot prepared foods, and you could smell it anywhere in the store. Their meat section had more types of cuts and meat than I knew existed. It was an amazing experience.

After shopping, we went to a nearby park and ate lunch. We saw some pretty doves and ducks here. One duck was sitting on a nest of eggs, and we managed to get her picture.

After lunch we went to Mission San Jose, an old Spanish mission from the early 1700's. The Spanish used these to expand their empire in New Spain, and to help hold the territory that they gained. The Franciscans who lived in the missions converted the native Indians to Catholicism. The Indians also helped construct the missions, which are beautiful examples of architecture. The Alamo was a mission along with a chain of four others, the best preserved of which is San Jose.

~Sherlock