After leaving la Isla Negra, we headed off to another close-by town, Pomaire. Pomaire is famous for its clay ceramics, and I absolutely loved exploring the local marketplace. Store after store was filled with the traditional craftwork and prices were extremely reasonable. A set of 3 cups and dishes, for example, cost about US $7. Here are some pics that are representative of the diversity of products sold there.
Chanchitos
good luck pigs- the larger ones can be used as piggy banks you actually have to break to open up
couldn't help but include another stray-dog picture
Tortillas
Our visit to Pomaire also included lunch at a traditional Chilean restaurant, where we enjoyed empanadas, fresh fruit juices, pastel de choclo, cazuela, and watermelon for dessert.
My host Mom gives me a piece of watermelon that big for dessert at least a few times a week- no joke. It's wonderful since watermelon is in season right now!
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