…  if you’d been pulled from your natural environment, shipped off to market and put on display for consumption?

Being the mother of a vegan certainly affects one’s perspective but, seriously, how could one not respond to this face?  It certainly drew me in during one of our visits to Barcelona’s La Boqueria. Formally known as the Mercat de Sant Joesp de la Boqueria, you’ll want to simply look for “La Boqueria” when you visit Barcelona.

I thought Vancouver’s Granville Island Market was great, and it is, but La Boqueria is a sensory feast that goes beyond the mouth (“boca”) referenced in its name.  I had the good fortune of visiting more than once, so watch for more images to follow.