Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Wednesday November 27, 2013 Milagro

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Wednesday November 27, 2013 
This morning I headed way over to the west end, up from the “Milagro” church to see what an English butcher was offering for meats.   It seems every other Gringo was headed there too.  I was hoping for some smokies or pepperoni but only came back with a few forgettable pork sausage.  The meat here is just too lean.
Then it was a stop downtown for a couple of spicy shawarmas before heading to the final organizational meeting for the Hearts Of Gold Gala next week.
On my way to the bus stop I picked up a sports vest for the opposing team, Barcelona from Guayaquil, because I liked the colour, the fit, and it was only $15!  I didn’t even haggle…, (Game tonight, lots of security at the stadium).   Barcelona gets more supporters here than our local team.
Then I was laughing most of the way home on the bus.  The fellow in front of me was holding a live rooster like a pet and it was crowing away, very loud in a cramped bus…   Most of the people seemed amused by it too.  I wanted to ask to take his picture but thought better of it.
Hope you enjoy the photos.  That was the day's excitement,   Cheers, Al  

Quaint Virgen Del Milagro church in the west end

Hey, the door was open

Mmmm, delicious shawarma for lunch

Lots of police and military preparing for the futbol match

They'll see me coming now!!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Tuesday November 26, 2013 Immaculate Conception

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Tuesday November 26, 2013 
I needed to go change a couple of movies at the Book Exchange at the Windhorse Cafe so I did a minor tour of El Centro.   Immaculate Conception Cathedral was beckoning again.
Hope you enjoy the photos.  That was the day's excitement,   Cheers, Al  


This little guy was helping his Mom sell "Freezies"

These blue domes are like a magnet

From any angle, they are beautiful

What a fabulous November day

I think November is the best month to be in Ecuador

If you are a good person, you go to this church

A bad person may end up in the tower with the noose

Gotta love this church


Parque Calderon

I doubt that you can find rentals like this in Canada!

Love this painting at the Windhorse Cafe upstairs

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Saturday November 23, 2013 Joe's Secret Garden

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Saturday November 23, 2013 
Tonight was BBQ night at Joe's Secret Garden.   Judy made a compliment about the Filet Mignon being especially good tonight, less peppery, so she got a surprise special dessert...  I wish I had caught the picture of the cooks snickering in the kitchen doorway!  It was just priceless!
Hope you enjoy the photos.  That was the day's excitement,   Cheers, Al 

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