While in Split, we had a few people tell us to check out the fish market which happens everyday from 6:30 AM til about 2 PM. The fish market is situated on a square next to the Marmontova Street in the heart of the Old City. So Julia and I headed over to check out this fish market. We could smell the fish and hear the people before we even rounded the corner but it was quite a sight to see. There were tons of tables with all kinds of fish, freshly caught that morning, some still wiggling. Some of the most popular are picarels, sprats, mackerels, sardines and anchovies. But you can always find someone selling something that made you question whether it was a fish or not.
We had a great time just walking around and seeing all the different fish for sale. The market was packed with people, mostly locals but it was easy to spot the occasional tourist here and there with bewilderment in their eyes. Sanitation wasn't a top priority and people don't seem to mind, I'm sure the USDA would have a field day if this were in the States. None of the merchants wore gloves. They usually had a cigarette in one hand and were putting fish on the scale with the other hand. As we strolled through one row of merchants, a giant eel, still alive, jumped out of his case on the table, and slithered right toward Julia's feet, much to her horror. The man grabbed it with both hands and plopped it back on the table for sale. The floor was slimy and it obviously reeked like fish but it's not often you get to experience something like this, so we took it all in as best we could.
No, we didn't buy any fish... maybe next time.
-Yuriy
I love your blog and I think it's amazing that you are getting to see so much of the world and experience that with your husband/wife. This is for sure an experience that will always be a special spot in your hearts. I look forward to seeing more of the world through ya'lls eyes and read about your adventures. Have fun and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteYour travels are so inspiring! I have always loved traveling, and my fiance and I would love to do something like what you guys are doing. It's a wonderful idea: spending the first beautiful months of your marriage exploring and adventuring together. Perfect. I read every post and can't wait for more. Your photographs are stunning! I pray for safety and miraculous experiences for you both on your journey.
ReplyDeleteDo it, Kirsten! You can live with old china and couches in the first years of marriage. You won't remember your purchases years down the road. But you'll never regret spending money on traveling. This is our mindset.
ReplyDeleteThanks, we could use all the prayers we can get!
Mmm Love fish.. But gosh some of them just look to scary to eat hehe
ReplyDeleteGreat photo's!
God Bless you guys and your Journey!
Wonderful photos - even all raw and slimy the photos made me hungry!
ReplyDeletethis looks like sooo much fun! i have never been to a fish market before..now i must! LOVE the picture of the octopus!
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Those eels look alive. Are they? EEEEEW, UKKK Yuk, fuuuu! They give me the heevy jeevies! That monster fish was pretty cool. I would not like to swim with those guys!
ReplyDeleteSarah, you're insane! These photos make me unhungry.
ReplyDeleteNatasha, YES! They were slightly alive and one of the two jumped out of the box and tried to charge at my foot. You should have seen my face and arms go up in defense.
Hi :) I love your blog, the stories and the photographs! And if I ever marry I want to copy your idea and travel with my husband too... I hope it was okay that I linked you from my blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Julia & Yuriy! I just found your blog and wow! I'm blown away! Congrats on your wedding and kudos to you for being able to take time for an amazing honeymoon! My hubby and I have major wanderlust too but not quite enough vacation time. I'm following and have added your incredible blog to my wanderlust blogroll! Congrats again and thanks for taking us with you on your journeys!
ReplyDeletexx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
wow! the photos are amazing! you guys are doing so a mighty fine job of capturing everything. i feel like I am right there with you.
ReplyDeleteWe would love to see more couples travel after the wedding. What better time could there possibly be? Hopefully our pals back home will be convinced by our photos to join us on our next trip. A trip with a small group of good friends is next on our list!
ReplyDeleteHa!! I laughed out loud when I got to the photo of Julia with the gigantic...seamonsters??? And then again when I saw the lady in a cloud of cigarette smoke holding her fish.
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