Sunday in the Park Elieth and I went to Heredia for music typical of Costa Rica. Above is the cathedral at the Plaza de Los Angeles. Below is the maestro of the orchestra and he played the marimba.
These dudes sounded just like the three tenors only better and cuter. Their voices were magnificent and they were from Guanacasta and sang traditional songs.
This clown was dancing to the music.
Where else can you find a cathedral, pigeons, kids, clowns and balloons in one place???
A close up of the fountain in the plaza.
Okay, now this is different. Elieth and I went to a baby shower, or, as it is called in Costa Rica, a Te de Canastillas. This one was hosted by a clown, Tapito, no less. And it is very different from the showers we have in the U.S. pór ejemplo, the lucky 100-200 people who are invited get to pay to attend. Elieth wouldn´t tell me how much, but judging by the food, I would guess it cost about $25 per person. And on top of that, the lucky payees also get to buy a baby gift!! Yeaaaaa. I bought a set of bibs.
The affair is set in a sala de fiestas and the tables are set very elegantly. We had a toast of juice with alcohol, muy tasty.
A Te de Canastillas is a combination of a bachelor´s party, a strip tease, a religous experience, and all out greed. Games are played as in the U.S., but premios are also given to the guests. Below is a younger sister of Elieth who is showing her prize, a necklace.
Below is the first course, a plate of pastillas, two sandwiches of cold food and three sweet dulces. Muy yummy. And to the right and below is the guest of honor who took in a huge haul, probably about $3000 worth of goods. Her name is Rocio and of course, our resident clown.
I should also tell you a main course followed. I about popped. It was beef with curry, I think, and mashed taters and salad. Of course, dessert followed. I had the dulce de leche cake. Muy muy yummy!!!
A decoration announcing the bountiful, er, I mean, beautiful event. The baby, BTW, will be named Adrian Alberto. Oh, before I forget, the affair lasted 6.5 hours, kinda short from what I hear!
I will try to post one more time before I leave Costa Rica but it might be a tad difficult. I´ve much to do, but if I can I will post Saturday morning cuz I leave on Sunday a.m. Love to all.
