Yesterday, my training town had its big horse parade event of the year, la hipica. It is essentially a big parade of people riding their horses through the main streets of town and then into the central park where there are judges to see who has the best saddle, best horse, best dance, etc. Before the event started, some of us trainees went over to where all the riders and horses were getting ready. Before we knew it we were with the mayor of our town, some of the more prominent riders, and the embassador of Taiwan. Needless to say, their tailgate was a little more upscale, and before we knew it, someone offered us a beer... OLD MILWAUKEE from the USA. How funny is that? I had to think for a moment, where am I? Am I tailgating at a Packers game? no no, I am in Nicaragua. From there we went to visit some other friends nearby and watch the start of the parade. I have video of some of the riders and their horses dancing so if I can figure out how to post it I will.
Oh and Saturday we went to a research farm where we saw lots of fruit trees and learned how to make some products like soap, cough syrup, fudge, chocolate, and dried herbs. Hopefully it will inspire us to make some new products with our youth groups. I am excited to see what everyone comes up with.
Well I need to get going, but I will post some pictures and hopefully video later. Love you all and make good choices!
Did you tell the Mayor you were born in Old Milwaukee?
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see the photos! What's the response to the Peruvian election there?
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! You have officially been in Nicaragua for exactly four weeks today.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying you blog. last night I was very proud to be present at your Dad's Silver Beaver award ceremony!
ReplyDeleteUncle Emmett