Settling into a routine

Monterey Farmer's Market

We know we are back in Monterey when we go to the Thursday Farmer's Market.

One of the things we enjoyed so much in the South of France

was the Farmer's Market

The local entertainment and the local produce, wine,

 cheeses and butchers' trucks

For some reason, we thought that would be recreated

in the many Farmer's Markets that Monterey County offers

Flowers and fruit abound - it's strawberry season

Music is plentiful here, too

The markets here in Monterey have a whole different feel

We miss getting our favorite cheese and floral honey

We miss tasting the different hard sausages from the sausage vendor

I miss the little table where I could get fresh cheve for €2.50

and where is the blanquette?

The produce is still wonderful here

Flowers and plants are plentiful

It's just different and very American, I guess

Is this what is meant by culture shock?