The "Fat Tuesday" parade down the malecon was a ramped down version of the previous Saturday's evening parade - lighter crowds and a touch less craziness. The participants looked a little worn out, but when our camera was aimed in their direction, we usually got a smile and a wave. There were beauties of all ages; costumes and dancing; horses and floats sponsored by local businesses and pulled by tractors.
I've been able to upoad the picture of one Sinaloa beauty. More to follow!
I've been able to upoad the picture of one Sinaloa beauty. More to follow!
The candy vendors were out in force - wheelbarrows loaded to the brim with nuts and candies. Some sweets looked tempting but were unfamiliar. We didn't bother to ask what they were since our Spanish is not yet good enough to understand the response.
Most of our recently added Spanish vocabulary is more in line with cleaning products and tile and plumbing and hardware!
We're making progress! The main room furniture MAY arrive this week, if we're lucky - couch, chairs, dining table. Next project - interior painting.
Most of our recently added Spanish vocabulary is more in line with cleaning products and tile and plumbing and hardware!
We're making progress! The main room furniture MAY arrive this week, if we're lucky - couch, chairs, dining table. Next project - interior painting.
No comments:
Post a Comment