To market, to market

Every other Sunday, or every "fortnight" as they say around here, there is a big market at the Todd Mall (a pedestrian street in Alice). It is super super fun and everyone comes out for it. There are stands lining the street selling all assortments of jewelry, hats, jumpers (Australian for sweater), and art. A lot of the wares are hand-made by local artisans and are distinctly central Australian, using materials that are found in the Northern Territory (or "Territ'ry" as it's pronounced. It is truly a highlight of life here in the Alice.

One of the best parts of the Market is all of the food stands! Vietnemese, Thai, Chinese, Sushi... so much to choose from! So naturally I went for the German sausage. Delicious! I had one a fortnight ago (heehee), and it was delectable, so it made sense that I head in that direction again this week. I ordered the spicy sausage and put spicy mustard on it, just like last week, but apparently, I grabbed the "spicy English mustard" by mistake (or maybe on purpose... I don't know). Anyway, one bite, and my entire face was on fire! I thought that my nasal cavity was going to implode and my eyes were going to pop; tears were jumping from my sockets cartoon style-- it was intense. I am ashamed to say it, but I had to wipe off the mustard in order to finish it. I can handle spicy, but that really made me want to die. My face hurts just thinking about it.

The only way to recover was to get myself a frozen mango.

Best. dessert. ever.

It's really just mangos frozen and mushed up into sorbet and served in a cup. So simple and scrumptious.

So, when you all come to visit me in Alice, make sure it's during a market weekend, ok?