This is the parade of Las Llamadas (The Calls) Slavery existed here as well and the owners let the slaves get together occasionally and they would play drums and dress up on the same street where the parade is today.
The costumes are a little more intricate now than they were back then.
My favorite part of the night was seeing this guy in a WVU hat... I am sure he had no idea how awesome his hat is (I see lots of University shirts here but no one knows cares what team or university it is) or why I was taking his picture.
Saturday I went to Artilleros with a few people from the young adult group in the Waldensian church. It is a town on the river plate that is very small and relaxing.
Maria Noel, Karin (Pastor Wilma's daughter) and Me on the beach in Artilleros.
Right after sunset
Marcos, me, Maria Noel, Karin, Sara and Victor
A beautiful moon right before we returned to Montevideo
2 comments:
Great pictures, Mary! Thanks for sharing. The Carnaval looks like fun! And of course the beach looks so inviting!
We just got our power back on after 50 MPH winds accompanied a freak winter thunderstorm. I'm home today because my office is still without power. I'm definitely ready for Spring!!
Take care.
It looks like it was lots of fun! I went to the website and read all about Carnaval. How interesting!Glad you're able to experience so many wonderful once in a lifetime things. Can't imagine how many pictures you've taken so far! I especially enjoyed seeing the one with the guy in the WVU hat and of course, the beach pictures! Stay safe and enjoy!
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