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Friday, December 12,
2014
I somehow got my wires crossed and was downtown for a nonexistent Coopera court case this morning. It sounds like I was a week early... I rarely get up to the second floor so I was surprised to see six different fabulous paintings depicting justice in various forms by artist Hernan Illescas. Gosh I envy such talent.
Anyway, I heard a band outside so I rushed out to see a small Christmas parade pass by, then wander around El Centro a little. There were many tents selling Panama Hats and several weavers in attendance. I saw these little hand woven nativity scenes and fell in love with the artistry. I brought home the one on the right of the photo for $8.
I was killing time before heading over to the Black Olive to do my taste test on the tourtiere, French-Canadian meat pie. Melissa brought out this beautiful golden tourtiere that made my mouth water immediately. The aroma was inviting and the actual tasting was divine. While it isn't the same recipe as my mother's, the potatoes were in cubes rather than mashed, it was still downright delicious so I will be putting in my order as soon as I get pricing confirmation.
I also had a long chat with Melissa, who is from Montreal, and I know I will be back to this Bistro quite often, if only to practice my French which has now been swallowed up by my Spanish.....
Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al
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| Hernan Illescas justice painting #1 |
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| Hernan Illescas justice painting #2 |
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| Hernan Illescas justice painting #3 |
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| Hernan Illescas justice painting #4 |
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| Hernan Illescas justice painting #5 |
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| Hernan Illescas justice painting #6 |
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| Love this courtyard in the Justice Building |
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| I took a little artistic licence with this shot of the ceiling/roof |
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| I almost missed the first batch of kids going by |
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| Some dancers along Mariscal Sucre |
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| Very colourful costumes |
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| Waving around a Panama sombrero |
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| Several ranks of kids went by |
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| Kids on horseback are always crowd pleasers |
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| This father stopped to pose |
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| So cute.... |
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| Lots of different groups involved |
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| The kids are rarely shy about being in public |
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| So many different costumes |
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| More and more kids just keep coming |
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| Someone spent a lot of time to get these costumes made |
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| Instant "melt you heart" candidates |
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| Colourful kids |
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| A little older bunch follows up |
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| A little perspective with the old and new Cathedrals |
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| The military horns in |
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| A live nativity scene |
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| More schoolkids coming down the street |
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| Then the Police put in an appearance |
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| The military brass leads a bunch of soldiers |
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| A definite 10 on the cute scale |
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| Kids will be kids, all having fun |
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| Great weather, good time for a parade |
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| Beautiful angels |
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| Weavers showing their craft |
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| Look at the intricate patterns they can make so easily |
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| Some panama Hats for sale |
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| Another weaver using many colours |
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| Lady deciding on a hat |
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| The weavers liked to be photographed today |
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| Two woven Nativity scenes. The one on the right is now mine. |
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| Lovely angle on Immaculate Conception |
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| Our world-famous flower market |
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| Inside Santuario Mariano (Carmen) |
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| Setting up for an event in front of Santuario Mariano |
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| The flower market will be busy this weekend |
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| A bee in the sunflowers |
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| Inside the big Cathedral |
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| Merry Christmas to all |
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| Mmmmmm, great looking tourtiere |
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| Great presentation, tastes great too.... |
