We woke up early to make sure we didn't miss any of the May Day parade. It was a long hike from our casa particular but we walk most of the way there and back except for a short hop on a bus that was headed in roughly the right direction. We think it was the largest march that we had ever been in. Besides the size, the biggest differences were there were no anti demonstrators shouting at the marchers; the police was not a big presence and those that were there were helpful. Of course, images of Che were everpresent along with Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro.
It was a festive but short day as many people quickly headed to work and we continued to enjoy the sights.
Capitolio Nacional:
Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisdo de Asís:
After visiting a couple of markets to buy fresh ingredients for dinner, we looked for a place to buy some rice. Alisa asked a couple of men on the street and they lamented that the stores were closed at 5:30. But, after chatting with Alisa, they invite us to their home where they will give us some rice. We meet the aunt of one of the men. She had studied dance in NY, had many relatives in Canada and US, but has no desire to live anywhere but where she is. They shared some rum with us and would not take any money for the bag of rice that they give us.
Enjoying our homecooked meal of rice, squash, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cheese, fruit, etc.
It was a festive but short day as many people quickly headed to work and we continued to enjoy the sights.
Capitolio Nacional:
Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisdo de Asís:
After visiting a couple of markets to buy fresh ingredients for dinner, we looked for a place to buy some rice. Alisa asked a couple of men on the street and they lamented that the stores were closed at 5:30. But, after chatting with Alisa, they invite us to their home where they will give us some rice. We meet the aunt of one of the men. She had studied dance in NY, had many relatives in Canada and US, but has no desire to live anywhere but where she is. They shared some rum with us and would not take any money for the bag of rice that they give us.
Enjoying our homecooked meal of rice, squash, tomatoes, onions, garlic, cheese, fruit, etc.
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