Category Archives: Celebrations

Life as a Fiesta

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Wandering Woman

I am constantly examining my place in this village.  For instance, should I take part in the fiestas?  They’re a big deal here.  Whether  a traditional Quinceañeros or a small birthday party,  they create a certain buzz as the families … Continue reading →

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A Day of Rejoicing

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Wandering Woman

  Yesterday, the afternoon and evening were endless.  My friend left.  The rain gave a false reprieve and then returned with gusto when I was on the beach…a long way from home in a torrential downpour. The mood in the … Continue reading →

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Taking Part

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Wandering Woman

Last night, as my friend and I were returning from dinner we were hailed by our neighbor and invited to choose a spot from the assortment of plastic chairs.  We sat at the side of the main street. A huge … Continue reading →

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Excitement in Town

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Wandering Woman

When I checked my altar this a.m. the candy was still there.  I hid a few pieces. The real excitement of the morning is that the ofrenda at the Biblioteca de Los Niños* burned last night.  Evidently the fire from … Continue reading →

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Village Customs

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Wandering Woman

Today I had TONS of kids at my drawing and reading class.  I positioned my chair by the ofrenda and had the big kids table at the other end of the porch with the little ones in between on the … Continue reading →

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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Wandering Woman

Boy was I wrong….about costumes.  They were elaborate and imaginative.  Some of the kids wore masks and others had painted faces.  One little tiny toddler was dressed as a pumpkin.  I didn’t expect that here. Trick-or-treating was a horde of … Continue reading →

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Kids are Fun

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Wandering Woman

It isn’t greatly exciting here.  I think that is good. I have had a couple of art events with the kids.  The last time seven or eight of the kids were 5.  That’s really exhausting.  The older kids love the … Continue reading →

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Back to the Village

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Wandering Woman

I’ve never been here at this time of year.  There are other day trippers on the beach, but I am the only resident that I have seen. At la playa one of my vendor friends from the last trip told … Continue reading →

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