REVOLUTION !!

We awoke to a trumpet call from the nearby Navy barracks. A little later, someone said that it looked like maybe there was going to be a parade. That sounded good to us, so, walking shoes installed, we set out for the Malecon and downtown.




This is what it looked like when we got close to the action. There was going to be a party, and everyone, I mean everyone, was invited. This is Friday in La Paz. A special Friday to be sure. A celebration of the Revolution which took place, I believe, 99 years ago. Wonder what it will look like next year !?






It was a really fun parade!! First the little kids - gradeschoolers, all lined up in uniforms for their school, and marching. Well, sort of. But having fun - out of school at least. Then, the older kids, each class in their own colorful outfits. Then we had boxing clubs, karate clubs, kung foo clubs and others, each dressed up and doing demonstrations. What a kick. Oops, no pun intended.








One thing each group had for sure was a rolling boom box to provide the LOUD. Reminded us of driving the streets of Grants Pass, only these could actually be heard for blocks. These sound systems would support a local band, and some were elaborate while others were just thrown together in the back of pickups. I've tried to give you a couple of pics. Too bad you can't hear them.

Then came the military and the police. They were not to be outdone by the kids, all dressed to kill. Oops! We called these guys the stealth dudes. The local police had a Motorcycle group that would have given the Seattle Cossacks MC Drill Team a run. Sorry, no pics.

These guys are everywhere, here and there, all the time. Amazing what you get used to...........
Anyway, the parade was a fun filled two and a half hours. "let's go find some fish tacos".

Oh, we've been working too. We put the dinghy together in the water yesterday and put on the motor for the first time (thanks Dennis, the mount is perfect) . It worked perfect!! WooHoo! And I'm putting together a set of lazy jacks that will help make it easier to lower the mainsail.

Well, it's dinnertime. Baked potatoes with onions in foil on the grill and smothered in vegetables and all the beer I can drink. Mmmmmm

E