Things have CHANGED in Montañita + Hard-to-find items at El Pueblo Market (& Quarantine Update)

Amelia and JP VLOG 210: This was our first time in the main area of Montañita for 3 months, since before the quarantine began. We got a recommendation to check out El Pueblo Market near the main entrance of Montañita for some hard-to-find items like non-wheat flour, balsamic vinegar, flax seeds, etc. We were VERY impressed with their selection.

Many of the items they carry can be found at Supermaxi, but since the closest one is located in Salinas over an hour away, it’s not very easy or affordable to get there. Our friend Ravi at South India Restaurant here in Olón told us the taxis are now charging $40 to go to that Supermaxi. That’s roughly double what they charged before the pandemic.

We spent $72 on our visit to El Pueblo Market, but $26 of that went toward a bottle of wine and a bottle of bubbly. We also bought a bar of organic soap for $5, 1kg of garbanzo flour for $6.10, two Pacari chocolate bars for $7.25, 1 pound of flax seeds for $2, a bag of quinoa pasta and chia pasta for $8, almond milk for $4.50, soy milk for $3, tofu for $4 and vegan cheese for $4.50.

Everything was a little more expensive than Supermaxi, but not significantly and the savings in time and money were significant. These types of “American” items are challenging to find and more expensive so we don’t buy them often. We mostly eat fresh fruits and veggies from the local mercados. We bought 4 bags of produce yesterday here in Olón for $6.

El Pueblo Market on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/elpueblomarket_ec

Music: Alas by Lu-Ni feat. NeiNei
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Z3N84EOelP

Lyrics Translation:

I don't know what you see in my love
Don't stop looking at me
I already like who I am
With you I feel in control
You are the balance in this world of little love

That boy turned
What am I talking about in my songs?
Those early mornings and beautiful conversations

That boy turned
That I wanted to see again
And I fell in love to see him again

You see me
Like no one else baby
You gave me wings to fly
But reasons to stay

You see me
Like no one else baby
You heal me when it hurts the most
I know that you have always known how to love me

The lovebirds story looks good on us baby
I remember your friends saying they don't see
Let this be lasting, be something sincere
That it wouldn't change to be that woman

But you saw it my love
You saw my best version
You did what nobody wanted
Be inspired by my poetry
Secrets that only you know
Semantics with a couple of evil things

But sincere true love
Secrets that only you know
Moments that I feel real
I just prefer that in the long run you be my knight

You see me
Like no one else baby
You gave me wings to fly
But reasons to stay

You see me
Like no one else baby
You heal me when it hurts the most
I know that you have always known how to love me

That boy turned
What am I talking about in my songs?
Those early mornings and beautiful conversations
That boy turned
That I wanted to see again
And I fell in love to see him again

You see me
Like no one else baby
You heal me when it hurts the most
I know that you have always known how to love me

You see me
Like no one else baby
You heal me when it hurts the most
I know that you have always known how to love me

You see me
Like no one else baby
You heal me when it hurts the most
I know that you have always known how to love me

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