Friday July 1, 2016 HoG Midsummer Night

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Friday July 1, 2016

Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends! 

Today we were involved again with yet another Hearts Of Gold  function, this time as event photographer only.

The event was a huge departure from the barbeque parties we tried the last two years.  It was held at the Quinta Berenice, a stone's throw from the old HoG office.  The place can hold 200 persons but has many anterooms for additional display features.  And the large rear parking lot was used for a "faire" for about 30 artisans and sponsors, everything from crafts, food, drinks, and our friends from the Dog Obedience School.

My first stop was to purchase desserts from the children at Cetap-Lucy, specifically from Angel, the young lad that I have sponsored for the past year.  Seeing his face again, and his big smile as he recognized me, I decided then and there to sponsor him for another year.  I can't really afford it, but I am sure the good Lord will look after me in other ways.

Dance troupes performed outside while we had a magnificent opera singer, flexible acrobat, and comical magician inside.  They had roving muses blowing bubbles and a medieval monster....

During the fabulous meal provided by Quinta Berenice there was a video presentation about the main cause, supporting a sustainable habitat for victims of the April 16 earthquake on the coast.  Part of the proceeds also go to help support a program for the children of El Arenal.

I found myself musing about all the kind people that I knew in the crowd, all here to support the fine work of Hearts Of Gold.  I guess it is that kind of person that I count among my friends.

As usual, the meal was a tad late and the rest of the evening was delayed so that there was only 10 minutes left for music and dancing...  

Hats off to all the staff and volunteers at HoG putting on such a superlative event.

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

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Thursday June 30, 2016 Coopera/Herederos

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Thursday June 30, 2016

Wednesday had a light rain in the morning but then it cleared up nicely and we went to Feria Libre, just to get out of the house.   Cristina finally bought a nice light rain jacket with a hood in a nice coral colour that goes good with her colouring.

Today I decided to get our portion of the 6^th round of refunds for us Perjudicados de Coopera.  They said they needed color, notarized copies our cedula or paasport, and bank book or CD.   I took no chances and got 3 out 4 notarized.  I tried our usual Notary and they said he wouldn’t be in for 90 minutes.  I went across the street and that Notary wouldn’t be in for 30 minutes.  I went up the street a little further and found a third Notary who was actually working.  I had to wait 15 minutes or so but there were no problems and I even got a Tercera Edad discount.

Then it was off to Banco Del Pacifico with baited breath…  However, there was no line-up and I just had to say “Coopera” and hand in the documents to get a nice surprise amount of $1,946.20 which I happily split with my ex, less expenses.

The weather is improving, still a tad cool, but a lot less rain this week.

It was Thursday night so off I went to ride with the Herederos at the Broken Bridge.  I hate Ecuadorian time..  They ask people to be there at 7:30 but we don't get away for over an hour.  However the ride to El Valle was nice for a change, and we got to watch local kids play futbol.  I am amazed at the skill of some these kids at such a young age.  You should have seen the huge smile on this young girl when she actually scored a goal, you'd think she had won the World Cup!

We came back and went to the Pizza House on Paseo de Los Canaris and I had my signature "meat lovers" pizza.   Mmmmmm good!

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

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A getaway to Feria Libre / El Arenal

Early morning sunrise through a misty rain

The Rio Tomebamba is pretty much back to normal

Only one shot of Todos Santos too

The group slowly gathers in number

We did end up with 11 bikes and 14 people

My idea for a group shot

It's a decent shot because I am not in it...

Shiny helmet reflecting Toxic

Our stop tonight was in El Valle

No restaurants nearby so it was a long smoke break

This was the first time the group went to El Valle with me

Lots of yellowish lighting is not great for photography

The bike line-up

Isa is another dog lover

Some pretty good skills in this pick-up game.

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The lollipop girls