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Friday June 6, 2014
To be honest, I have no idea of the name of the event that I attended in the morning, just that it was a school dance display along with a gastronomic presentation. I was asked by a friend to take photos of her two children dancing, especially the little girl that she calls Miss Colombia.
The celebration included a food court on the upper level of the school, right beside Todos Santos church. They had singers throughout the event and many children speaking about the various dishes that were available. Half of these dissertations were given in English, which really surprised me because I was again the only white face in the crowd, so it tended to make me feel conspicuous and somewhat special, lol. Maybe they had expected a large group of Gringos to attend but the uncertain weather kept them at home?? The weather was sprinkly and cool but not bad at all really.
The event started at 9am and by noon I was getting really anxious because Miss Colombia's Grade 2 class still had not performed. I had to be at the Hearts Of Gold office by 12:30 so I made an executive decision to stay until 12:15 then catch a cab. Luckily this class started by 12:10 and I was able to get several shots before being forced to leave.
At Hearts Of Gold we all piled into two vehicles to go execute a final check logistics at Caballo Campana, and to consume a test meal, in advance of the planned July 5 BBQ Barn Dance. The venue is very impressive and the owners seem very anxious to do a superlative job for us. The test meal was very good, especially the ribs which were done in a boneless steak fashion. They are sure to be a hit with all our patrons, except the vegans...
Then I wandered through the huge market, Feria Libre, for a while prior to joining my friends Mark and Karen for a lovely supper and lively conversation.
This week I have been very busy working on photographs, many of which will be posted for sale, and on Facebook, for sale.
Tomorrow is my son, Todd's birthday. Happy Birthday Todd.
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| #01 The multi-level school is on the side of Todos Santos |
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| #02 I finally spot Miss Colombia in the crowd |
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| #03 Inside of Todos Santos |
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| #04 Facade of Todos Santos |
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| #05 Looking south, across the Rio Tomebamba |
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| #06 All the students are assembled |
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| #07 The son is one of the tallest students, easier to find |
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| #08 A cooler, blustery day, sprinkling much of the time |
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| #09 I had a shrimp and rice breakfast for $1 |
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| #10 They had three large tents offering different dishes |
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| #11 Guinea pigs (cuy) are considered a delicacy here |
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| #12 I think these kids were strictly for photo ops? |
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| #13 I liked the candidness of this shot |
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| #14 Kids seek out cameras to get their photos taken |
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| #15 These kids were dressed for effect only |
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| #16 Alanath, the son, in the middle |
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| #17 They went to a lot of work to costume the whole school |
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| #18 Photo ops |
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| #19 Have to add more pretty girls to the mix |
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| #20 Mounted Police, note the spurs.. |
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| #21 The two kids |
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| #22 Dressed to kill |
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| #23 Now with Grandma |
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| #24 Who can resist all this cuteness? |
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| #25 Singers and musicians were on the program |
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| #26 Hilarious to watch kids trying to huddle out of the rain |
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| #27 Looking east, over the Broken Bridge |
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| #28 Alanath's class starts off the dancing |
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| #29 Miss Colombia's class watches on |
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| #30 Wooden spears are part of the action |
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| #31 MC is looking bored |
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| #32 MC has a pretty dress |
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| #33 The older kids are self-conscious |
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| #34 Nobody got hurt... |
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| #35 All the classes await their turn |
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| #36 I am going to run out of synonyms for "cute"! |
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| #37 It is amazing they can concentrate for such long routines |
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| #38 Some of the costumes and wigs are cool.. |
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| #39 It is like watching a bunch of pint-sized nuns.. |
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| #40 Another singer entertains. They are not shy. |
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| #41 Another colourful group steps out to perform |
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| #42 They do amazing choreography for such youngsters |
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| #43 Priceless to watch |
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| #44 MC's class is preparing to perform |
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| #45 A lot of preparation, obviously |
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| #46 So cute and ready to go |
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| #47 Angelic |
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| #48 A different vignette |
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| #49 Precious photo |
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| #50 Vignetted |
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| #51 Portrait effects applied |
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| #52 Slightly different shot |
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| #53 MC is a poser like her Mom |
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| #54 Miss Colombia reigns |
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| #55 This little cleft-palate girl was craving attention, feeling pretty |
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| #56 And off they go |
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| #57 Amazing footwork for Grade 2's |
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| #58 Even complicated twirls |
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| #59 They must have a shortage of boys... |
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| #60 Quite the performances by these kids |
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| #61 Intricate patterns |
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| #62 They must have spent hours rehearsing! |
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| #63 Cute costumes |
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| #64 Amazingly poised |
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| #65 Looking for the camera |
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| #66 Now she has found me |
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| #67 Now the smile is showing |
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| #68 A born poser |
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| #69 More intricate moves |
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| #70 Proud Grndma watching |
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| #71 End of the routine |
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| #72 They are all feeling very proud of themselves |
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| #73 Miss Colombia is no exception |
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| #74 She knows where the camera is.. |
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| #75 Smiling MC |
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| #76 Mom will be happy to see these |
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| #77 Group shot of the whole class |
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| #78 Checking out the huge Caballo Campana building for the BBQ |
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| #79 Room for music, crafts, cloakroom |
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| #80 They say they can accommodate up to 900 people |
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| #81 The place is perfect for our needs |
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| #82 BBQ committee waiting for the test meal |
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| #83 This is the kind of decoration we will be wanting |
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| #84 Great artwork |
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Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al
