Would we be interested in seeing the "Big Bazaar," asked Zoya
"Of course!," we said, expecting some kind of really cool Central Asian flea market. What we got: ADEM - a 500,000 sf warehouse (I kid you not) on two levels filled with tiny stalls selling housewares, electronics and, mostly, clothes to working class Almaty. An amalgam of the esthetics and quality of Chinatown, Fulton Mall, and Brighton Beach, all rolled into one. In other words, if you are willing to visit every booth, and visit them regularly, you occasionally will find something of incredible funkiness for a great price.
Much too much work we thought. (DJ rebelled after about 15 minutes.)
posted by Candace and David at 7/20/2005 05:42:00 AM
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C & D: any idea what average wages are there?
E: average per capita income for country is around $1200 a year, but Almaty must be substantially higher.
Looks like Costco. Can you buy a lietime's supply of hamburger relish?
RR
No food vendors here, gotta go to the Green Bazaar. I have seen pickle relish, but only in sores that cater to westerners
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