The opening of the Plaza.

Well last Saturday was the grand opening of the Plaza in town. They had the President there and there was a big parade to mark the occasion. I was in my element! There was a group of us in town, and Amanda and Marlon stayed to watch the parade with me; and Noel went back with Aldo to watch a film (he missed out big time!) As we were waiting, I made friends with 2 little village children who were selling corn. They seemed quite attached to us and so we gave them my water etc. I was also very taken with the 3 large ladies sat chatting on the bench opposite me. They were very obliging and posed for a photo for me!!

The army was there, shooting blanks at the crowd as part of the 'show'. I was standing on the back of a bench watching and somehow found myself cheering very loudly, as I was enjoying the parade so much. Therefore unintentionally drawing attention to Amanda and I (as if we didn't stand out enough as the white girls standing on a bench!) Whoops!! I was told quickly to be quiet!!
Here are some photos... Some of the photos are above this blog as they went in the wrong place and refused to move!! There are some of town but it looks strange as the traffic was stopped for the day which is unheard of, it is usually chaotic.