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O Mercado do Bolhão, localizado na Baixa do Porto, é um dos mercados mais emblemáticos de Portugal, conhecido pelo seu estilo neoclássico e pela oferta de produtos frescos. Na imagem, ainda decorado com luzes natalícias em janeiro, destaca-se a sua arquitetura renovada, que preserva o espírito tradicional do comércio local. Este espaço histórico, inaugurado em 1914 e reaberto após obras em 2022, continua a ser um ponto central da vida portuense, combinando tradição e modernidade.

Roosters perched next to fresh meat offerings at a traditional Moroccan market.

Roosters perched next to fresh meat offerings at a traditional Moroccan market.

Close up of fresh doradas and pargos displayed at the bustling market in Sanlucar de Barrameda, province of Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain.

Em Gammel Mønt, em Copenhaga, Dinamarca, ergue-se um edifício de fachada laranja que sobressai entre as construções vizinhas. As suas janelas alinhadas e o telhado tradicional evidenciam a arquitetura histórica da cidade. Na base, os grafites acrescentam um elemento urbano ao ambiente. A presença da placa "Gammel Mønt" e da loja "Skipper Stoffer" remete para a história e a atividade comercial desta rua.

A Rua Beato Francisco Pacheco, no coração de Ponte de Lima, respira a autenticidade de uma das vilas mais antigas de Portugal. Entre fachadas de granito, varandas floridas e comércios locais, este cenário revela o intemporal do centro histórico. Uma rua onde o passado e o presente se cruzam, ecoando a vida tranquila desta vila minhota, famosa pela sua hospitalidade e rica herança cultural.

This mustard field on the road to Gulmarg was even more lush than the one we had seen on the road to Pahalgam! The yellow mustard flowers were a treat to the eyes. My friend asked me to take this shot of him in the mustard field. I was apprehensive of him walking right into the mustard field for fear of trespassing but my friend walked right through, right into the field itself. Luckily no one raised a stink as the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. I had always associated mustard with Punjab and was actually quite surprised to see so many mustard fields here in Kashmir. The highways from Srinagar to Pahalgam and now even Gulmarg apparently have large mustard fields and many tourists feast their eyes with the scenic view of the blooming mustard flowers. Now isn't this a scene straight out of paradise! Unlike the mustard field we had seen on the way to Pahalgam however, this one was deserted- the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. (Gulmarg, Kashmir, India, Apr. 2024)

This mustard field on the road to Gulmarg was even more lush than the one we had seen on the road to Pahalgam! The yellow mustard flowers were a treat to the eyes. My friend asked me to take a closer shot of him in the mustard field. I was apprehensive of him walking right into the mustard field for fear of trespassing but my friend walked right through, right into the field itself. Luckily no one raised a stink as the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. I had always associated mustard with Punjab and was actually quite surprised to see so many mustard fields here in Kashmir. The highways from Srinagar to Pahalgam and now even Gulmarg apparently have large mustard fields and many tourists feast their eyes with the scenic view of the blooming mustard flowers. Now isn't this a scene straight out of paradise! Unlike the mustard field we had seen on the way to Pahalgam however, this one was deserted- the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. (Gulmarg, Kashmir, India, Apr. 2024)

This mustard field on the road to Gulmarg was even more lush than the one we had seen on the road to Pahalgam! The yellow mustard flowers were a treat to the eyes. I had always associated mustard with Punjab and was actually quite surprised to see so many mustard fields here in Kashmir. The highways from Srinagar to Pahalgam and now even Gulmarg apparently have large mustard fields and many tourists feast their eyes with the scenic view of the blooming mustard flowers. Now isn't this a scene straight out of paradise! Unlike the mustard field we had seen on the way to Pahalgam however, this one was deserted- the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. (Gulmarg, Kashmir, India, Apr. 2024)

This mustard field on the road to Gulmarg was even more lush than the one we had seen on the road to Pahalgam! The yellow mustard flowers were a treat to the eyes. My friend took this shot of me in the mustard field. I was apprehensive of walking right into the mustard field for fear of trespassing but my friend told me to go right through. I walked carefully, taking care to walk only on the barricade between fields and not step into the field itself. I had always associated mustard with Punjab and was actually quite surprised to see so many mustard fields here in Kashmir. The highways from Srinagar to Pahalgam and now even Gulmarg apparently have large mustard fields and many tourists feast their eyes with the scenic view of the blooming mustard flowers. Now isn't this a scene straight out of paradise! Unlike the mustard field we had seen on the way to Pahalgam however, this one was deserted- the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. (Gulmarg, Kashmir, India, Apr. 2024)

This mustard field on the road to Gulmarg was even more lush than the one we had seen on the road to Pahalgam! The yellow mustard flowers were a treat to the eyes. My friend decided to wind up our trip to Gulmarg with a shot of him and I in the mustard field- we can move on now. I was apprehensive of him walking right into the mustard field for fear of trespassing but my friend walked right through, right into the field itself. Luckily no one raised a stink as the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. I had always associated mustard with Punjab and was actually quite surprised to see so many mustard fields here in Kashmir. The highways from Srinagar to Pahalgam and now even Gulmarg apparently have large mustard fields and many tourists feast their eyes with the scenic view of the blooming mustard flowers. Now isn't this a scene straight out of paradise! Unlike the mustard field we had seen on the way to Pahalgam however, this one was deserted- the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. (Gulmarg, Kashmir, India, Apr. 2024)

This mustard field on the road to Gulmarg was even more lush than the one we had seen on the road to Pahalgam! I had always associated mustard with Punjab and was actually quite surprised to see so many mustard fields here in Kashmir. The highways from Srinagar to Pahalgam and now even Gulmarg apparently have large mustard fields and many tourists feast their eyes with the scenic view of the blooming mustard flowers. Now isn't this a scene straight out of paradise! Unlike the mustard field we had seen on the way to Pahalgam however, this one was deserted- the mustard farmer was nowhere in sight. (Gulmarg, Kashmir, India, Apr. 2024)

Blanks for cricket bats stacked on the roof of one of the shops on the way from Pahalgam to Srinagar in Kashmir, India. Kashmir is the second-largest producer of cricket bats, after the UK. However, around 400 bat manufacturing units in Jammu & Kashmir, producing over 3 million bats annually. Kashmir's bat industry is mainly concentrated in south Kashmir's Pulwama and Anantnag districts, with willow groves growing in the wet highlands. The humid environment and fertile soil make the area ideal for willows, which traditionally provide the material for cricket bats. Kashmiri willow bats have a reputation for quality and skilled bat-makers here have refined their craft since the 19th century. The cricket bat industry has come a long way since I last visited Kashmir back in 1979- at that time, cricket bat workshops were mere shacks by the roadside. The cricket bat industry is serious business in Kashmir now. (Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, Apr/ May 2024)

Blanks for cricket bats stacked by the road on the way from Pahalgam to Srinagar in Kashmir, India. Kashmir is the second-largest producer of cricket bats, after the UK. However, around 400 bat manufacturing units in Jammu & Kashmir, producing over 3 million bats annually. Kashmir's bat industry is mainly concentrated in south Kashmir's Pulwama and Anantnag districts, with willow groves growing in the wet highlands. The humid environment and fertile soil make the area ideal for willows, which traditionally provide the material for cricket bats. Kashmiri willow bats have a reputation for quality and skilled bat-makers here have refined their craft since the 19th century. The cricket bat industry has come a long way since I last visited Kashmir back in 1979- at that time, cricket bat workshops were mere shacks by the roadside. The cricket bat industry is serious business in Kashmir now. (Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, Apr/ May 2024)

A mustard field in full bloom on the Srinagar to Pahalgam road. The highway stretch from Srinagar to Pahalgam has large mustard fields and many tourists feast their eyes with the scenic view of the blooming mustard flowers. with snow-covered Zabarwan mountains in the backdrop. Now isn't this a scene straight out of paradise! I know the landscape format would have suited this scene better, but there were some obstructions to my left, notably a tin shack and a large distracting billboard (hoarding), so I had to choose the portrait mode to avoid those. I did do landscape as I move further into the field, and again the following day on our way to Gulmarg. (see separate Gulmarg album). (Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, Apr/ May 2024)

Cricket bat blanks on the roof of a cricket bat showroom on the road from Pahalgam to Srinagar in Kashmir, India. Kashmir is the second-largest producer of cricket bats, after the UK. However, around 400 bat manufacturing units in Jammu & Kashmir, producing over 3 million bats annually. Kashmir's bat industry is mainly concentrated in south Kashmir's Pulwama and Anantnag districts, with willow groves growing in the wet highlands. The humid environment and fertile soil make the area ideal for willows, which traditionally provide the material for cricket bats. Kashmiri willow bats have a reputation for quality and skilled bat-makers here have refined their craft since the 19th century. The cricket bat industry has come a long way since I last visited Kashmir back in 1979- at that time, cricket bat workshops were mere shacks by the roadside. The cricket bat industry is serious business in Kashmir now. (Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, Apr/ May 2024)

Posing with a cricket bat inside one of the long line of cricket bat shops on the road from Pahalgam to Srinagar in Kashmir, India. I think the last time I played cricket was when i was in school, over fifty years ago! I asked the guys in charge if we can take a peek at their workshop which was located behind the store- they said no, it's a trade secret. Oh well. Kashmir is the second-largest producer of cricket bats, after the UK. However, around 400 bat manufacturing units in Jammu & Kashmir, producing over 3 million bats annually. Kashmir's bat industry is mainly concentrated in south Kashmir's Pulwama and Anantnag districts, with willow groves growing in the wet highlands. The humid environment and fertile soil make the area ideal for willows, which traditionally provide the material for cricket bats. Kashmiri willow bats have a reputation for quality and skilled bat-makers here have refined their craft since the 19th century. The cricket bat industry has come a long way since I last visited Kashmir back in 1979- at that time, cricket bat workshops were mere shacks by the roadside. The cricket bat industry is serious business in Kashmir now. (Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, Apr/ May 2024)

I was happy to see an apple orchard, sadly all those apples are fake! My friend was driving me to and from Srinagar to Pahalgam and back. I was happy to see apple orchards on the way, with luscious, red apples on them. We made a stop next to one of the orchards- the fresh apple sign and the roll up sign advertising apple preserves tempted us even more. But horror upon horrors, the persons in charge informed us that the apples were fake, made from plastic, and put there just to attract tourists to a restaurant inside the orchard. This is April, and as it was not apple fruiting season, they had to resort to this fakery to attract customers. Back on my 1979 visit to Kashmir, I remember having stopped at an apple orchard and my late dad (bless his soul) also posing with one of the fruits on the tree. The best time to visit Kashmir for apples is the month of September. If you want to pick the fresh apples directly from the orchards and want to taste the fresh and juicy apples of Kashmir, then the period from mid-August to late September is best time to visit apple orchards in Kashmir. My friend has an apple orchard near his residence, I requested him to send me pictures of real apples when his trees are bearing fruit. (Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, Apr/ May 2024)

The mustard farmer also sold apple juice and prepares to make some for us. Actually right next to the mustard field on the Pahalgam to Srinagar road was an apple orchard. I had stopped to take some pictures of apples on the tree, which turned out to be fake plastic apples, put there to attract tourists as it was not fruiting season in April. Rather pissed at this fakery, we entered the mustard field next door instead. The mustard farmer Mr Bashir Ahmed was super friendly, allowed us to take pictures in his field, and said he also sold apple juice, made from fresh, real apples. He then went ahead to squeeze some of it for us. A very friendly soul, he still calls me in Pune occasionally just to say hi. (Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, Apr/ May 2024)

Cricket bats on display inside one of the long line of cricket bat shops on the road from Pahalgam to Srinagar in Kashmir, India. I asked the guys in charge if we can take a peek at their workshop which was located behind the store- they said no, it's a trade secret. Oh well. Kashmir is the second-largest producer of cricket bats, after the UK. However, around 400 bat manufacturing units in Jammu & Kashmir, producing over 3 million bats annually. Kashmir's bat industry is mainly concentrated in south Kashmir's Pulwama and Anantnag districts, with willow groves growing in the wet highlands. The humid environment and fertile soil make the area ideal for willows, which traditionally provide the material for cricket bats. Kashmiri willow bats have a reputation for quality and skilled bat-makers here have refined their craft since the 19th century. The cricket bat industry has come a long way since I last visited Kashmir back in 1979- at that time, cricket bat workshops were mere shacks by the roadside. The cricket bat industry is serious business in Kashmir now. (Pahalgam, Kashmir, India, Apr/ May 2024)