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Sunday
July 26, 2015
I thought that Cristiaan was joining me to watch the Men's Championship Volleyball today but he was only dropping me off. I managed to watch 2 semi-final matches and, both teams that I picked, lost. Andalcia, the local team, won their first game in a squeaker but then totally lost confidence and blew games 2 and 3. I don't know how they made out in the consolation round but I am sure that the team that beat them would eventually win it all, over their much shorter opposition who surprisingly won the other semi-final, beating a very tall team by using good discipline and talent.
I got called away by Cristina for a delicious lunch of fish and many dishes that I can't remember, then was informed that we were leaving in 1/2 hour to go to a place called Campo Alegre by scooter and motorcycle as soon as Adiela arrived. It was a short distance away on pretty decent roads and we made 3 stops to visit more great relatives. Our longest stop was at a nice acreage with a lovely house under construction, many cousins, many animals, and good music and fellowship.
I am just horrible at remembering names, but one that I will remember is that of a delightful small lady named Estrelita, meaning "Little Star", because it seemed so fitting.
I was just thinking how truly blessed I am to have such good friends and family wherever I go and to be accepted so readily by people I have just met.
The highlight was a visit with a friendly parrot named Loro who gave kisses, ate mandarin oranges, and shit on my borrowed backpack. I am told that was means good luck.... I will accept that..
We headed home as dusk was falling so we weren't wearing sunglasses or anything. Note to self: Wear eye protection at all times. A bug in the eye is not fun, or funny.
Again, I apologize that I have batch edited all the photos for expediency because of the sheer volume of them.
I hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al
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