Going To Spend A Little Green At The Green Market In Almaty

Every city and town in Central Asia still has big bazaar markets, bustling places filled with food stalls, vendors hawking the staples of the land. Almaty's biggest market is the Kök (Green) Bazaar, a Brutalist styled behemoth that's a joy to explore.

There's been a market on the site since 1875. The current, green shed was built in 1975. Imposing. Shopping, you must!

Oh, overwhelming. View from the mezzanine. Do I buy my kefir or horse meat first?

Let's start with something easy. How about pickled whatever?

OK, ready for some horse meat. And horse sausage and...

...some heads?

Retreat, retreat! The dried legumes, spices, and nuts section seems like a safe place to loiter. And hide.