Saturday, October 31, 2015

Saturday October 31, 2015 Fiestas

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Saturday October 31, 2015
Boy!  Did we ever walk miles today to try to see much of the happenings early today as the Independence Day festivities get rolling.
We started off at San Blas where a student parade was forming and made our way to City Hall where there was some tremendous art on display.  Then we continued on to Parque Calderon, San Francisco, 10 de Agosto Mercado, and on down to the riverbank.
There is a tent city of artisans on both sides of the river and we went by every tent.  Musicians are sprinkled along the route as well. There was a lot of art on display at the Puente Roto (Broken Bridge), and a puppeteer.  We again met Cuenca's premier artist Miguel Illescas and continue to marvel at his work.
Further down the road, just east of the Todos Santos bridge, we were surprised to find our buddy Jesus setting up a second location for their Big Kabuda's Burgers.  We have promised to return there for the opening later this evening.
We continued to the metalworking district behind El Vergel church before heading home for a well-deserved nap.

I hope you enjoy the photos.  That was the day's excitement,   Cheers, Al  

Andrea The Giant and Tom Thumb squaring off last night

It was quite a David & Goliath battle

The student parade getting ready at San Blas

Bands, floats and the usual

All kinds of spectators lining the route

Wonderful artist's works on display at City Hall

This kind of art is eye-catching

This artist should become very popular

I wish I had this talent..

This artwork brings many memories 

Lots of folks waiting across from Parque Calderon

Our pan flute players beside the main cathedral

The costumes are more North American in design

Grandma was dancing in the tent city

The Tomebamba is oblivious to all the action

Cristina is definitely enjoying the warm sunshine

A musician near the Escalinata

Lots of artworks and caricaturists at the Puente Roto

Gorgeous art that would grace any home

One of Miguel Illescas' works

This puppeteer had his hands full

Many large canvasses on display

Something for everyone

These were on display in the metalworkers  area

I call him Maxwell...

Crossing the Yanuncay to catch the bus