Shopping at the local markets in Kerala depends on what you are looking for. In a typical bustling market area, the commercial shops are situated close to each other and among the chain of merchants and retailers you would find tiny bakeries, shops selling spices and condiments, cloth and textile merchants, shops selling stainless steel utensils and kitchen implements, plastics, toys etc. If you are looking for fresh fruits and vegetables, they occupy a different section of the market place. [Read more...]