THE MEGA

Thursday, when I finished the financial business with Jorge Luis, I asked him where I might find a regular grocery store (una tienda para comprar la comida) , he kindly gave me directions to one very nearby.  He offered a ride but I said I would go later and I wasn't going to get more than I could carry.  So far I had only come across small "Oxxos" where they sell mostly beverages and snack foods.  I wanted to buy some eggs and milk, some fruit and yogurt and cheese.   I do know where the big traditional mercado is over by La Cruz, but it is a bit far, and more than I wanted to take on right now.

So I set out expecting to find a little grocery store, but I found THE MEGA.  Wow!!!  At first, I thought I was in the wrong place because the first things I saw were clothes on racks, but, no, there were groceries too  ----- and bicycles, refrigerators, school supplies, clothes, TVs.  It is sort a cross between Price Chopper and Costco.  They have everything, but in regular quantities, and quite a large selection.  Plus there is a whole section where you can buy fresh tortillas and good looking food to go.   I plan to go there tonight to get my dinner.

And imagine my delight, Becca and Brooks, when I found Hellman's Mayonnaise! (Family joke).