Hello from Peru. That fish market reminded me how it was 20 or 30 years ago here. No running water, no stainless steel tables , no main dock for unloading the caught fast and easy, no crushed ice, no power, etc. The hardworking fishermen should receive more help and support from their government. Precarious infrastructure and way of working. They deserve more such as DPA (Desembarcadero Pesquero Artesanal) . They need fresh-water for cleaning up their caught , water treatment plant, etc. The nearest DPA Cancas in Tumbes could be replicated all over the ecuadorians coast.
Hey Don, we also have differing ideas of safety. I keep my head on a swivel and take nothing I do not need when going to the mercados. But it is more than worth it to me to go there. It has definitely helped my Spanish, made many friends, learned a ton about different fish (Robalo) and cuts of meat I have never seen before (like Bacon Ribs!!!). As I get older, I might not be so enthused about going there or will go there with a group instead. Right now, it's awesome.
I really enjoyed this video, thanks for posting! I missed a bit of the interesting fish market because I started to feel sad for those large fish somehow! 😮 Thanks for showing real places, at real life speed. I also enjoyed eavesdropping the comments about comfort zones and risks with George. Although I am a fearful person, I'd probably like to wander around the not so safe "barrios". The place didn't look too dangerous to me😊. Looking forward to more outings Don! Just wondering what part of Canada George comes from. Canada is always in my ❤. I lived 40 years in BC...
Hola Don como estas? Me llamo Jason. We met in Olón November ‘23 at the pub. I don’t remember the name but I know you will understand, Go Buckeyes! Thank you for documenting and keeping us up to date. I trust what I see in your posts. Thank you for bringing us casual life, living, the best, the worst and frankly the news. Thank you. Your question in the video, how much of this goes to waste? None of it does. As you were first walking into the market in the video there were local small “cooler” trucks. Those are the trucks that cruise the neighborhoods bringing fresh fish to your door. Every coastal town has delivery trucks that troll the street. I❤Ecuador. I also saw refrigerated trucks and those go inland. Nothing gets wasted. I had not seen the Manta Market yet. It is not dissimilar to Puerto Lopez where I was working nor Mompiche in Esmereldas, just on a larger scale. Buy you a beer when I see you. J
Very good video, Felt like a documentary of simple life on the coast of Ecuador . George was the perfect guide to ease you out of your comfort zone . My first year here . I have found Ecuadorians to be friendly and accommodating in every neighborhood . Of course , Ass Clowns can be anywhere. I have found the further away I am away from targeted touristy areas . The safer I feel . I guess that goes anywhere though . Great video . Gracias !
I've been here for a while and I'm comfortable enough with the people here to feel safe in most areas. But there are still some areas I'd rather stay away from.
Thanks for another interesting video of daily life. It was nice to have your pal George in the video as he seems to explore Manta a bit more than you do. My only complaint was the volume was a bit too low for me to hear well. I guess I could have put in my hearing aids but was just too lazy. Be safe and I look forward to your next video.
Don, Playita Mia is our place for fresh fish and seafood. Always.But sorry to say. You didn't go to the Los Esteros Mercado. You went to the Mercado Central. We shop at Los Esteros Mercado, 2 blocks from Playita Mia and they are friendlier people than in the Mercado Central. The only time we went there I wasn't feeling safe ant the "parking guy" tried to sell us pot. And you should try the Louis XIV café at the Playa tarqui round about. They are as good as Dulce y cremoso for brakfasts 😉
Hello from Peru. Yeah, that fishermen and the place in general looks like "achorado" to me. I do not know how to translate that word, but means and ambient where we are not feeling neither threaten but not also 100" comfortable and safe. Maybe something in between. The road to Mercado Central, looks like nice for me , though
One time we were visiting my wife's family and went to fish market one morning. We went to buy camarones. My brother-in-law ask the guy the price then my brother-in-law said to my wife in spanish. My wife then grabs me and says in English "go stand somewhere else".. I said "why"? She said because when they see your with a gringo they raise the price...!
I don't know why, but when you guys passed by that humongous bucket of KFC chicken, I had this instant thought - can you imagine being crushed to death by a bucket of chicken?? I guess it could fall off if they had an earthquake.
well the fish looks ok some of it looked days old sitting there and these vendors need squeegees to get the water off the tables..saw a few tables that should have been in the gargage a few years ago...is anything bleached down and sanitized..a lot of contamination for sure
I have absolutely no clue as to how they sanitize the place. I never stick around long enough to find out. I do know this. I see no hot water except the water that gets heated in the "food court" portion of the market, I don't recall seeing any squeegees, and overall, I'd say the place was realitively unsanatary but this is the way they've been doing this for years.
Wow very interesting!! Thanks for sharing Don and George
Loved the fish market and birds on roof. Thnxs
Nice change of pace. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing this video.
Hello from Peru. That fish market reminded me how it was 20 or 30 years ago here. No running water, no stainless steel tables , no main dock for unloading the caught fast and easy, no crushed ice, no power, etc. The hardworking fishermen should receive more help and support from their government. Precarious infrastructure and way of working. They deserve more such as DPA (Desembarcadero Pesquero Artesanal) . They need fresh-water for cleaning up their caught , water treatment plant, etc. The nearest DPA Cancas in Tumbes could be replicated all over the ecuadorians coast.
You're right, but this is the reality of how the fish market is in Ecuador today.
Hey Don, we also have differing ideas of safety. I keep my head on a swivel and take nothing I do not need when going to the mercados. But it is more than worth it to me to go there. It has definitely helped my Spanish, made many friends, learned a ton about different fish (Robalo) and cuts of meat I have never seen before (like Bacon Ribs!!!). As I get older, I might not be so enthused about going there or will go there with a group instead. Right now, it's awesome.
This was really fun and interesting, Don! It was like spending the day with you. Thanks for doing this.
Hope you didn't get too bored watching.
I really enjoyed this video, thanks for posting! I missed a bit of the interesting fish market because I started to feel sad for those large fish somehow! 😮 Thanks for showing real places, at real life speed. I also enjoyed eavesdropping the comments about comfort zones and risks with George. Although I am a fearful person, I'd probably like to wander around the not so safe "barrios". The place didn't look too dangerous to me😊. Looking forward to more outings Don! Just wondering what part of Canada George comes from. Canada is always in my ❤. I lived 40 years in BC...
Loved this format! More of these please! 🙏🏻
Hola Don como estas? Me llamo Jason. We met in Olón November ‘23 at the pub. I don’t remember the name but I know you will understand, Go Buckeyes!
Thank you for documenting and keeping us up to date. I trust what I see in your posts. Thank you for bringing us casual life, living, the best, the worst and frankly the news. Thank you.
Your question in the video, how much of this goes to waste? None of it does. As you were first walking into the market in the video there were local small “cooler” trucks. Those are the trucks that cruise the neighborhoods bringing fresh fish to your door. Every coastal town has delivery trucks that troll the street. I❤Ecuador.
I also saw refrigerated trucks and those go inland. Nothing gets wasted.
I had not seen the Manta Market yet. It is not dissimilar to Puerto Lopez where I was working nor Mompiche in Esmereldas, just on a larger scale.
Buy you a beer when I see you. J
Thanks Jason, I'll take that beer.
BTW, are you sure you met me in Olon? I've never been there. I've been to Ayampie, but not as far as Olon.
Thanks for taking us along. I am sorry to hear about the pick pocket.
Thank you for taking us along. Great video❤️. Interesting how they sell the fish.
Very good video, Felt like a documentary of simple life on the coast of Ecuador . George was the perfect guide to ease you out of your comfort zone . My first year here . I have found Ecuadorians to be friendly and accommodating in every neighborhood . Of course , Ass Clowns can be anywhere. I have found the further away I am away from targeted touristy areas . The safer I feel . I guess that goes anywhere though . Great video . Gracias !
I've been here for a while and I'm comfortable enough with the people here to feel safe in most areas. But there are still some areas I'd rather stay away from.
Thanks for another interesting video of daily life. It was nice to have your pal George in the video as he seems to explore Manta a bit more than you do. My only complaint was the volume was a bit too low for me to hear well. I guess I could have put in my hearing aids but was just too lazy. Be safe and I look forward to your next video.
Boy, I sure wish that I could enjoy fish. Is there a steak market?😁
I agree. I am definitely NOT a fish eater. I only,like fried or boiled shrimp and fried calamari.
Hahaha, uhhhhhhh no!
nice day
Don, Playita Mia is our place for fresh fish and seafood. Always.But sorry to say. You didn't go to the Los Esteros Mercado. You went to the Mercado Central. We shop at Los Esteros Mercado, 2 blocks from Playita Mia and they are friendlier people than in the Mercado Central. The only time we went there I wasn't feeling safe ant the "parking guy" tried to sell us pot. And you should try the Louis XIV café at the Playa tarqui round about. They are as good as Dulce y cremoso for brakfasts 😉
Hello from Peru. Yeah, that fishermen and the place in general looks like "achorado" to me. I do not know how to translate that word, but means and ambient where we are not feeling neither threaten but not also 100" comfortable and safe. Maybe something in between. The road to Mercado Central, looks like nice for me , though
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to check it out next time!
One time we were visiting my wife's family and went to fish market one morning. We went to buy camarones. My brother-in-law ask the guy the price then my brother-in-law said to my wife in spanish. My wife then grabs me and says in English "go stand somewhere else".. I said "why"? She said because when they see your with a gringo they raise the price...!
Did George ever get his house finished? When I met him he was waiting for them to build his house.
No, he didn't.
Did you buy fish,,,Don ?
No, I did not. Geotge did though.
@@DonShader if you know est type fish to buy,,,you cant get any fresher.
@@BPe-ie9je I couln't agree more.
I don't know why, but when you guys passed by that humongous bucket of KFC chicken, I had this instant thought - can you imagine being crushed to death by a bucket of chicken?? I guess it could fall off if they had an earthquake.
30 mins... what does Stella say about Tarqui ?
Other than stay away, not much.
@@DonShader more money goes home to family, paying cheaper rent. Support them. Life isnt easy.
well the fish looks ok some of it looked days old sitting there and these vendors need squeegees to get the water off the tables..saw a few tables that should have been in the gargage a few years ago...is anything bleached down and sanitized..a lot of contamination for sure
I have absolutely no clue as to how they sanitize the place. I never stick around long enough to find out. I do know this. I see no hot water except the water that gets heated in the "food court" portion of the market, I don't recall seeing any squeegees, and overall, I'd say the place was realitively unsanatary but this is the way they've been doing this for years.
royal baberahop is no good👎
I'm not all that happy with the haircut I got.
when these vendors speak like that use a translater to understand better