Being Monday could only mean one thing - the Espinho Market. Espinho is a small coastal town just south of Porto, but the city explodes on Mondays. The cry of food vendors and fish mongers could easily be heard as everyone is trying to sale their wares. Some are aggressive, calling out their offers to the passers-by while others sit patiently awaiting their next client. After seeing booth after booth filled with fruits and vegetables, I'm not sure how some of these people can make a living with so much competition.
Continuing on through the market, I arrive at the far end and enter into what is known as the gypsy market. Just as many vendors, but perhaps not exactly "licensed" goods being sold. On every side I was offered Armani sunglasses and Dolce & Gabana watches, Levi jeans and Luis Vuton purses. One man was slowly moving through the crowd and coyly asking if I wanted to buy an iPhone 4, while others wanted to sell me the latest Hollywood movies, 4 DVDs for $5.

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