The woman in the picture sells this very yummy banana bread that is something like bread pudding. We discovered her about 5 years ago and love to partake at least once a year!!! She was so proud to have her picture taken. As she walks along the ramadas in the sand she carries her wares on her head with no hands. Now, that takes talent!!!
See the little green bird? We should all love ourselves as much as this little bird does!!!
Sorry, but this is a story that is going to be told backwards!!! This is the culmination of San Blas Day which this year was last Thursday. It is always on Feb. 3rd. We stood under a palm tree but still it got scary at times. Lesson learnt - next year stand back further in the crowd!!! See the structure to the right of the picture? This is what they spend all day building. It is really an incredible sight.
This is the lead boat of all of the fishing boats going out on the ocean to be blessed. Saint Blas in on board along with a priest or two. There were dozens and dozens of boats behind the lead. When they come back from being blessed at the white rock with the statue of Fatima, the saint of all fisherman, on top, there is a huge water fight in the estuary. Most of the participants are the young crowd.
At the end of the "U" they tried to put Saint Blas in this boat but they couldn't get it down the 10 foot drop so then they headed off to between the library and the new marina where the good saint was loaded successfully on board. We were still marching along with everyone else. I have to admit I rode my bike when I could!!!
This is the "U" as it is known in town. It is a very sheltered harbour for all of the fishing boats. Many boats were decorated as you can see here. Everyone is laughing and having a great time.
Here is Saint San Blas. Fine looking fella.
We followed our ears until we finally met up with the parade that had just left the church. I couldn't believe how far this parade went. Out to the airport, to the "U", down the street where the old Saturday Market was held, over the bridge and finally into the area where tour boats are kept.
This is our house this year. The window on the right is actually the bedroom window from our last years house. It faces the street. Our house faces the JW Church. Nice view!!! The next window is our living room, the front door, our bedroom window and then our neighbours window.
Times are tough here in San Blas. People like the entreprenurial guy above just make you smile. He started to come to our door about two weeks ago on his bike. You can't see the "K" on Kocteles but that is what he is selling. Seafood coctails. He takes a plastic glass. Addes some juice that he keeps on his handle bars. He told me it wasn't hot but he lied!!!! He then opens up the cooler and voila!!! Inside there is a container of cut up cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, octopus, whole oysters and shrimp. When he has packed the cup he wants to know if you want lemon juice which I recommend or hot sauce which I don't recommend. He is so happy and proud of his business. When he first started coming he charged us 35 pesos but now the price is 30 ($2.50 ) since we are such good customers I guess. If he comes to your door, please indulge. You will happy that you did and that is why I love San Blas!!!!!!!!!
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