TODAY'S TASK: FISH SHOPPING

Fresh fish in Mexico is delicious and cheap, and seafood is one of the few foods that can cross the border without being confiscated. Before we leave, we like to stock up, vacuum seal it, and bring it back to the US. Wednesday morning we rose early for a trip to the fish stall at the mercado. Odel and the fish seller had a good time joking about how handsome they are while I took this picture. Final tally: 3 kilos of filleted fish, about 6.5 pounds, for around $28 USD. Odel's great fish stew is on the menu tonight.