One of the best things about Wednesdays in Ajijic are the Tiangis (market) on the street going towards the lake beside Salvador’s Restaurant in Plaza Bugumbilias.

When I was first here 15 years I used to love going to the tiangis for many reasons.

First to practice my Spanish as very little English is spoken but, surprisingly, everyone seems to make themselves understood as to what they want and how much it costs.

There is a wonderful array of local fruits, vegetables, meats and fish. Many stalls are aromatic with wonderful and unusual smells of herbs and spices.

There is clothing for all ages and bed and bath linens. Notions, tools, kitchenware and hardware abound.

You will not miss the cd stall as the music booms up and down the street.

There is jewelry and local crafts and an excellent watch stall with a man who can fix any watch at a most reasonable price.

The wonderful smells of cooking food are everywhere and this is your (more…)