7.10.10
Today (Saturday) I went to Ayora for the morning to work with a group of volunteers on some music for Family Appreciation Day that is coming up in a few weeks. There are other groups to organize stuff for the day, like a cooking group, dancing, etc. Today learned a new song, and a few people who can play instruments were learning the songs as well. I wish i could play the guitar and jam out! Afterwards we came back to tabacundo to watch the soccer game for 3/4th place for the world cup with a few other people. After the game we went to Angela’s grandmother’s house because the whole family was dancing for the fiestas of San Pedro, so the other volunteers wanted to check it out. We started at about 4 pm, and it was a great time! The family was extremely welcoming and full of energy. I love the songs that they sing, which pretty much talk about people getting drunk too fast, love stories, and there's even one about Tabacundo. The people dress up in indigenous outfits for the fiestas, and also carry bottles of alcohol to drink while walking/dancing around. We didn't dress up because we didn't expect to stay long and there were a lot of us, but Angela did because her family is pretty hard core! They dance almost every weekend for San Pedro, so she's a pro by now. After a while we were all given orange scarves that were embroidered with the family's name or something for the occasion, so we were welcomed into the family! Success!
Dear Corey,
ReplyDeleteOur class liked hearing from you, being last Friday we didn’t communicate. Reason being was Mrs. Wisecarver was not here. So it was great getting to read your blog this Friday. We hope all is going well, which it sounds like it is being you had no negative comments in your blog. Sounds like you had fun on Saturday volunteering for the family appreciation day. Our class agreed it would be pretty cool to play guitar and jamming out. Another positive is the family members you’re around are welcoming and energetic. Something we found interesting is receiving an orange scarf with the name of the family. That is pretty cool. Our class had a good time skyping with you. We thought it was very interesting. Hopefully we will talk next Friday. Keep us posted.