This little piggy went to Market

So Market day in Chichicastenango starts damn early - lots of Mayan rituals happen around the village on the same day - and the sound of canons being fired from 4am was actually fireworks to announce ' the Mayan men are here' very cool.

The locals get up nice and early and seem very friendly. The man who told me he wanted to make love to me was perhaps a tad too friendly - and also a bit too early. I politely thanked him and went on my way (!). Tempting, but no.

Delights awaited - a truly fascinating Market. We were told it could be touristy - if that means circa 20 White people all day then yes. I can handle that though.

A highlight for me was 2 traditionally dressed Mayan women struggling to get a pig to his inevitable death. The pig knew what was coming, there were tears and screaming. Ultimately one Señora had his tail, the other his neck. This little piggy is off to be eaten. Adios.

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