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Sunday February 12, 2017
Today we joined the Herederos del Pasado de Cuenca for a ride out to an acreage near Sidcay owned by the family of the club's Secretary. Cristina even agreed to come, because she was asked by other members, not me, and she knew that she would have someone to talk to. The occasion was to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the founding of the club, cake and all...
We gathered at 9:30 am at the Puente Roto (Broken Bridge) and headed out. The route chosen by the President was closed off by Transit Police so we just took a different road. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day and, after 3 days with significant stretches outside, I am a darker shade of pink today.
Being out in the country again is so refreshing. The club had a fellow come with a "chancho" pig, heated with a propane torch and eaten in stages. Almost nothing is left over from a chancho pig, everything is used, so it is sometimes better not to ask what we are being served. The torched skin is a real delicacy. I offered the curly tail to Cristina but she declined.
Then the club held small competitions in different classes, up to 150 cc, then 151-200cc, motocross bikes, and the women. I kinda wanted to try it, after watching some of the wimpy efforts, but my common sense told me not to push my luck. I took a few videos as well, but I am having trouble getting them in the proper portrait orientation so I am going to have to ask for help I think.
I
hope you enjoy the photos. That
was the day's excitement. Cheers,
Al
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| The lovely Rio Tomebamba |
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| Cristina and Luz waiting |
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| Looking west along the Rio Tomebamba |
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| You know that I can't resist Todos Santos |
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| Puente Roto (Broken Bridge) |
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| The group starts to gather |
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| I never noticed this above the stairs before... |
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| A sizeable group arrives in Sidcay |
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| Just had to do a panorama with the Lumix |
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| And another in the other direction. I am amazed how it stops the action... |
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| Parents of the Secretary awaiting us |
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| The poor cake took a beating in transit |
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| Another shot of the neighbourhood |
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| Enjoying the sun |
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| Kids enjoying early Carnaval fun |
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| Another neighbourhood shot. Look at that sky! |
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| The kids had no mercy on anyone |
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| Even Grandpa got fully foamed |
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| No-one is immune |
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| Here comes the chancho pig |
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| Even our motos got a shampoo |
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| This was a great spot |
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| Waiting for the first round of food |
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| This is a great house for entertaining in the walkout |
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| Group #1 |
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| Group #2 |
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| Group #3 |
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| Group #4 |
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| Our generous hosts |
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| The side dishes are ready |
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| Cutting off squares of the roasted skin |
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| Curly tail anyone? |
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| Caption this any way you want... My shot of the day |
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| Another great capture I think... |
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| The girls enjoying the first round of food |
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| Scoring from the first 150cc race |
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| One of the participants going for Gold |
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| He kept telling us that it was morning.... |
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| Avoiding the big water gun |
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| More people come for the second round of food, the pork... |
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| We were all digging in |
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| A TAME flight went by |
