Once Bruce and I left the Pyramids, we decided to remain at ground level to get our balance back. Pablo led us in town to peruse the local goods from various artisans and crafters. The street market contained a variety of local flavor: trinkets, pots, tools, and more. We were amazed at the craftsmanship and finery we saw before us! What treasures and riches we saw, gazing at amazement at the unusual cultural spice sprinkled throughout the tents. One particular item of interest, and a local favorite, was the gourd. If you aren’t familiar with the gourd, Webster technically defines it as “1: any of a family (Cucurbitaceae, the gourd family) of chiefly herbaceous tendril-bearing vines including the cucumber, melon, squash, and pumpkin.” As basic as this seems, we quickly learned that there is a whole
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