Grand Central Market

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This morning i ventured through chinatown and into downtown on the 81

bus line. i'm so glad i did, because just as i got to my stop: Pershing Square Station

i suddenly got the urge to visit the grand central market!

i arrived promptly at 9am as the security officer ushered in the short crowd.

Inside vendors selling fruits, vegetables, hot food, mexican products, jewels, awaited the crowds.

what was i in the mood for? i decided on a vegetable omelette and orange juice.

Before taking a seat, I took pictures of those stands reminiscent of the mercados in

mexico, and i took a picture of the mole!

next time i find myself downtown, between 9am and 6pm

i'll drop in for some food, and good company!

http://www.grandcentralsquare.com/vendors.asp

Parque MaCartur

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I wanted to share some images of the place where I spend my days, or at least the weekdays. Beautiful MacArthur Park, located between Wilshire and Alvarado in Downtown LA.

This is a predominantly Central American enclave, but is being threatened by gentrification.

The changing demographics, and space has served as a way to address, and stifle crimes occuring in and around the park. The police roam freely on the park grounds, and frequently inspect and arrest immigrant men, for what reason?

I have yet to find out.

weekends are lively here

families walking, eating, shopping

workers selling id's and residency cards, relaxing

homeless people sleeping, drinking, looking for food

children feeding ducks and pigeons

lovers embracing

cops cruising

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