Usually I visit the local Doro market 3-4 times a week. Most times to pick up bread. Since there are no preservatives it doesn't last more than 2 days or so. So these children I have seen many times. They don't speak Mabaan, only Arabic which I know very little. They are so shy when I ask them there names. But this week when I went I took out my camera and took a photo of them. There are no child labor laws here in South Sudan like back home. Kinda different always seeing so many children working in the markets but at the same time it seems normal now. They are always friendly.
The boy on the far right of the photo usually yells, "Come & get it!" It always makes me smile. He is a real go-getter and always trying to make a sale! The young boy in the middle usually wears a lilac t-shirt with Disney princesses. That is how I was able to recognize him at first, by the clothes he wears- the same shirt everyday. The 2 girls are just beautiful and soft spoken. Always friendly smiling faces greeting me as I go to the market.
The bread is thick like pita bread and round in shape about 5 inches across. Sometimes it's a little sour tasting but I have gotten used to it's taste and texture. My favorite for making PB&J sandwiches :)
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