A Dancing and Party Weekend with Pretty Feet

Some of the guys getting ready to perform, Tinku, my favorite. Partly because of the awesome costumes...

There´s always a party in this town, whether it´s at my house or in the streets, these people know how to have fun. Saturday was La Entrada (or parade) for the main public university here in Cochabamba, Universidad San Simon. That meant an eight our long parade and all the food and beverages you could hope for being sold and consumed right on the street. I was able to go with one of my co-workers, Verónica, which was awesome. I love the folkloric dancing here, so many different types and amazing costumes. I only wish I had some time to learn some of the dances myself...

After La Entrada, Veró and I met up with some other co-workers for what would become a very exciting night. As far as I knew, we were just going to a club to dance for a bit, which is a favorite pasttime here. Little did I know that one of the most famous folkloric bands in Bolivia, Negro Palma, would be performing and that WE would be backstage with them enjoying dinner, beverages, and dancing!!! I had know idea that one of my co-workers wives is the agent for ALL of the big folkloric music groups in the country, so people from the Fundación always get to hang out with the groups. Before I knew it, we were up on the stage dancing and I was dancing like a mad woman. It was SUCH a fun night! And the group´s coming back to town on the 22nd, so I´ll be sure to be there again. Nothing like a completely free and fun night with a bunch of nice and famous dudes:)

And then Sunday was Katie´s First Communion for which we had a party and lunch in the morning after the mass and another gathering for dinner that night. Cochambambinos like their food and they like to chat. After all was said and done, it was a great weekend for my Spanish and to realize how many Bolivian friends I´m lucky enough to have.

Me, Susi, Ale, Katie, Y Pame (my host fam minus Bubi) at the party celebrating Katie´s First Communion

Oh, and I have pretty feet now after my first pedicure!!!! Here´s a peak in case you´re interested;) If you´re one of those funny people who don´t like feet, I´d stop now if I were you...