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Sunday April 13 , 2014
These photos were actually taken yesterday afternoon during a long walk from Parque De La Madre to Joe's Secret Garden. There is a celebration in progress regarding the founding of Cuenca, however historians point out that the celebration date in April is actually the date that the town was named Cuenca by the Spanish. This town has been around over 1,500 years, originally called Tomebamba by the local Canari tribes, then named Guapondeleg by the conquering Incas. Of course the Incas were thrown out by the Spanish who were in turn thrown out by the locals.
The celebrations include arts and crafts on display all along the Tomebamba. I took a bus to Parque De La Madre then walked westward, enjoying the artisanship of the many artists on display.
I am the first to admit my complete envy of artists who can paint, sculpt, sketch, etc. There is so much talent in this area.
Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al
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| Tent after tent lines the sidewalk adjacent to the Tomebamba |
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| So much artistry on display |
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| This really caught my eye |
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| The best musicians in Cuenca. Love their music. |
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| My favourite home/hostal |
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| Otorongo park had more arts and crafts too |
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| Near Easter, there are lots of religious works |
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| Gotta LOVE this! |
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| If I had the room...... |
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| A smaller version |
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| This little girl liked this too |
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| The $1,000,000 mock-up of the proposed new C-train |
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| The route is not close to me |
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| The Rio Tomebamba |
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| Across from Otorongo many artists were set up |
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| Gorgeous semi-abstract work |
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| So much talent on display |
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| This guy had no business cards, but the best work |
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| I like realist-style artwork like this |
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| $180 negotiable for a 3' x 2' canvas. What a steal! |
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| If only I had the room... |
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| I envy such versatile talent |
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| Love the sketch artists too |
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| Looking west to the Cajas |
