We hope that 2009 is treating everyone very well so far. Things in El Salvador are rockin’. It’s tough to be away from family and friends, especially during the holidays. We miss everyone very much! Luckily, we have been distracted by an endless slew of parades, masses, fireworks and other such festivities.
Kelly and Bruce with Bruce's awesome boss
Some mismatched shoes during a soccer tournament we helped run
Each night between Nov 24 and Dec 24 the statues of Mary and Joseph were taken to a different house in search of a place to give birth. This tradition is accompanied by lots of singing and candy and is called La Posada.
Pitos, or bird shaped whistles made from local clay
One of the pet turtles at our house, maybe with some tortilla on his face
We took a day trip with local friends to a nearby beautiful town called Alegria. Outside of the town there is a bright green lake in a crater. This is the road to the lake. Red, white, and blue are colors from the political party ARENA. Telephone poles, curbs, buildings etc get painted like this before elections.
Frosted Flakes
Bananas growing on the tree
Please Don't Bother the Birds
Tasty chocolates sent from the Lehigh Valley from Bruce's Grandparents. These were a huge hit with everyone during our lakeside picnic.
3 comments:
I love JOsh Earlys....I hope they were the NOn Perrils (spellling) WE falta them here in Guat!! Happy New Year
Bruce and Kelly,
Awesome pics. It sounds like you're having a wonderful experience. I have to ask - do the Coco Krispies in El Salvador have an elephant on them? That's how they are in Costa Rica. I love your blog entries! You guys are doing amazing work!
Andrea from the historical society :-)
P.S. I know El Salvador is a few countries away from Costa Rica but did you feel any of the earthquake???
mmm zucaritas
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