Shopping in the Market

Generally, I do the marketing in town on my own, but occasionally when I foresee the need for an extra pair of arms to carry a variety of purchased items, Veronica accompanies me. Like her fellow countrywomen, however, she uses her head to shoulder the load. The skill of balancing such a heavy container on top of one's head continues to amaze me. A bag that I can barely lift is gingerly hoisted atop of Veronica's head, arms free at her side. More often than not, a baby is usually wrapped securely on a woman's back as well.