Translation of Vulcan in German

The worst thing about starting the day in the main market is that you have to carry everything that you buy for the entire day. We did not want that and quickly returned to our place.
I understand that you use the article 'die' when talking about a feminine object, das when the subject is neutral, and der when talking about a masculine object. But how can you remember all these?
the crowded buses, the various colors and the amount of casinos on the way simply amazed us. We were told that Lima is not the safest place, so that we decided to stay just one night, before continuing to Cuzco.