Shopping in Almeria

Now this is a limited perspective, because, well, I haven't actually done much shopping, but this is what I can tell so far.

So far my shopping experience consists of four things:

~The grocery store Mercadona.

~Buying a fan.

~The "Chinese" store.

~El Paseo.

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The first day I got here we went to the grocery store and have frequented it often since then.  In general its a normal grocery story, except a lot more fresh fish than I am used to.  Oh and they have skinned rabbits just chilling in the meat section (yum...). Apparently though, getting make up and toiletries is pretty much only done at the grocery store.

As soon as I got here I knew I'd need a fan, because it is blazing hot during the days.  So about a week in a got one.  It took a little bit of looking but I found one for about 30 euro, which was kind of expensive I thought, but totally worth it.

Now the "Chinese" store is really something.  The first time Alice took us there, I was basically in amazement.  I can't exactly tell you why they call it the "chinese" store, other than the owners are Asian and well... they have everything there.  From clothes and shoes, to kitchen ware, to lamps, to party supplies, they have it.  But this is not Walmart or anything, its like a super low budget warehouse that sell a bunch of random stuff.  Its an experience, trust me.

This past Saturday Aisha and I went to El Paseo, which is really just the Spanish way of saying the strip where you do all your clothes shopping. Its actually super nice for what I would imagine Almeria would have.  All of these fairly nice clothing stores and shoe stores, plus some restaurants.  They have H&M and this nice little hipster store Pull & Bear which I had never heard of, but I liked it.  Granted, I didn't have any money to buy anything, but once I open my bank account, I'm headed back. Mainly because I need more heat appropriate clothes for school.  There is also a cool store called Tiger that reminded me of a quirky store you might find in Carytown in Richmond, Va.

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From my limited shopping experience, I can tell you this, Spaniards are not as broad shouldered or long legged as I am.  The few shirts and dressed I tried on were definitely not made for someone with my body type.  I'm afraid I might have to stick to online shopping, especially when it comes to dresses.  But I'll have to try again when I have money.

Also, the shoes here are fantastic.  Spain is known for their leather products, so I might have to splurge on some boots.  Aside from leather, though, the oxfords, flats, and heels are all equally cute.  Which brings me to the women here and how they ALL where wedges ALL the time.  Even old grandmas at the bank have on their wedges, its incredible. So if you ever happen to find yourself in Almeria, be sure to bring your wedges, ladies.


That's it for now. Buenas noches. <3