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Thursday July 25, 2013
I took part in a celebration in Gualaceo to honour the patron Saint
Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al
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| Huge mural in downtown |
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| Nice angle on the church |
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| Center aisle of the church |
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| Great statue high above the doorway |
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| Long view across the central square |
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| Angled view from the park |
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| Folks enjoying the band |
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| These guys were first to lead a small parade |
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| Many faithful coming in and out of church |
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| This was a day for buying and lighting candles. |
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| It doesn't look very comfortable |
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| Another long angle view of the park and the church |
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| Lots of stuff for sale circling the market square |
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| Lady braiding a Panama hat |
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| Young ladies with umbrellas dancing in the first parade |
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| Mostly they were just hopping |
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| This couple had nice hats |
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| More of the dancing young ladies |
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| One spectator pooped out |
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| All ages were in the first parade |
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| They were carrying all sorts of items |
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| Parade to honour Saint Santiago |
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| Then the float with Santiago himself |
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| Beautifully decorated |
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| The police were keeping an eye on things |
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| Do you like the reflection?? |
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| Looking across the market square to the church |
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| At least 20 priests on the stage for the ceremonies |
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| A huge crowd is in attendance |
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| I love this shot... |
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| This one too!!! |
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| Lots of devotion burning |
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| The setup up front was ablaze |
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| Hmmm, an Ecuadorian version of the Pieta |
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| Beautiful altar area |
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| Families joining in |
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| I thought this was pretty |
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| I loved the hat on the kneeling board. |
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| Artsy fartsy shot |
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| Oh, that statue again |
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| See the bird on the cross? |
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| Girls getting ready for a second parade |
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| The army band got involved in this parade |
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| Huge baked goods shaped like horses |
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| Another nice angle on the church |
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| Floral arrangement on the front of the main stage |
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| Would you believe this is a family meal??? |
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| Two crafty ladies on the main drag |
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| Some of the beautiful scenery just outside Gualaceo |
