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Saturday, September 20, 2014
A very busy and fun day today began with a Cultural Fusion celebration at San Sebastian Square. The Chamber Of Commerce was represented, as well as GringoTree, and several city agencies. The Mayor, Senor Cabrera, was on hand to visit with everyone and have some photo ops. Brian Gary's band, Rubber Biscuit, was providing entertainment from the stage. They had many tents so folks could escape from the blazing noon sun.
There was a wedding in the church which I had to investigate and found out that it was related to the family of Rosana Malo from Trebol Roses. The bride and groom looked so vibrant and so very happy.
After an almuerzo downtown with Luz and Miguel I made my way to a penthouse party at Bard & Brenda Gale's suite in the tallest building in Cuenca. Magnificent views and beautiful, fun people made this a genuinely fun event. They had catering and bar service from Mike, Abby, & Lisa from Roux, and live entertainment from the Musical Nomads. The event also was a fundraiser for Hearts Of Gold and everyone was in a generous mood. I really didn't want to leave but, social butterfly that I am, I have another party to attend further east.
Panos was inaugurating his new apartment with some delicious food and drink for a select small gathering. Lively conversation and many comical jabs punctuated these festivities. Panos is anti-photo at events so, sorry, I have nothing to show you.
Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al
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| San Sebastian Square was busy for a Cultural Fusion event |
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| GringoTree and Hearts Of Gold were represented well |
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| The music had people dancing in the sun |
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| Face-painting for the kids |
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| Dancers practicing behind the tents |
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| Mayor Cabrera with some city agency reps |
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| Many expats were in attendance |
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| Mayor Cabrera joined the dancers briefly |
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| Cabrera was enjoying himself |
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| I presume this is Mayor Cabrera with his wife and son |
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| Brian Gary and Rubber Biscuit were rocking the place |
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| Inside the San Sebastian church there was a wedding |
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| They were related to Rosana Malo from Trebol Roses |
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| The happy couple dipping |
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| What a pleasure to see their smiles |
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| Happiness on their faces |
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| What real joy in evidence |
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| A truly tender moment |
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| A halo version |
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| Black vignette version |
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| White vignette version |
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| Heart vignette version |
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| Another shot - Dreamy version |
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| Black vignette |
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| White vignette |
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| Round vignette |
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| Heart vignette |
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| Local dancers performing |
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| Colourful and energetic fun |
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| The huge skirts get to swirl |
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| Another group performing a routine |
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| Penthouse view from the tallest building in Cuenca |
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| Late day sunlight with dramatic clouds to the west |
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| Light and cloud and mist. Beautiful combination.. |
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| This is the south view |
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| The light and mist is mesmerizing |
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| Portrait request from Pola and Arne |
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| Captivating, hoping for a great sunset but the clouds are too low |
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| An artsy-fartsy shot |
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| Lots of guests come up to the upper balcony for the view |
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| And the view does not disappoint |
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| Ever-changing cloud and light as the evening progresses |
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| The Musical Nomads begin to perform |
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| Great food from Roux and wall-to-wall people |
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| Standing room only, and nobody minded.. |
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| My blackmail shot of Gina & Max |
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| Musical Nomads, Brad & Julienne McKee |
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| Late evening as the lights come on everywhere to the east |
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| The neighbouring penthouse had the lovely local painting |
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| Great music gets the toes tapping |
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| Night time descends |
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| The dancers start up |
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| Showing us their moves |
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| Natasha thanks everyone for Hearts Of Gold |
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| Our great hosts, Bard & Brenda |
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| What a great event! Thanks! |
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| More dancers join in |
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| A beehive of activity with people having fun |
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| Then a conga line forms |
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| Brenda and dance partner posing |
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| The conga line gets bigger |
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| People are definitely enjoying themselves! |
