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May 10, 2009 - Cuenca: Sunday markets in Gualaeco and Chordeleg

Sundays are market days in the nearby villages and since everything is closed in Cuenca otherwise, we headed out on our own. Next we headed back to the bus loop to catch a 15 minute bus to Chordeleg, a nearby village known for its silver and gold jewellery! YAY silver jewellery! The surroundings are stunning and super green and you see nice, medium sized houses. ... The typical demonstrations of poverty were rather absent in this region and people seemed calm and happy.Sundays are market days in the nearby villages and since everything is closed in Cuenca otherwise, we headed out on our own. Next we headed back to the bus loop to catch a 15 minute bus to Chordeleg, a nearby village known for its silver and gold jewellery! YAY silver jewellery! The surroundings are stunning and super green and you see nice, medium sized houses. ... The typical demonstrations of poverty were rather absent in this region and people seemed calm and happy....

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