We´re nearing the end of the rainy season here and so they have a big carnival to celebrate. It had apparently been going on all week. They pray and do some crazy dances to ask God(s) to stop the rain.
We soon found out that it was also a time for alot of water action. During the week you would often find a water-bomb fly your way from a car as you walk down the street.
We went to the last day of the carnival where people line the streets and watch a mass of parades, dances, music etc. Similar to the one we went to in San Jose. We brought some seats and found we made a v
ery good choice by going on the second row back. It was a constant water fight, with people attacking the other side of the street non stop. We felt very sorry for the performers who just got pelted from every angle, all part of the fun though. There was also alot of spray foam for sale which was a favourite with kids in front of us, who occasionally got bored and sprayed the ´blancos´. After a fair few hours of this we went for lunch where unfortunatly one of the girls, Ayla, got her purse stolen, and a guy tryed take my wallet at the same time. Probably not a bad experience as it made us a little more aware of the old pick-pockets.
ery good choice by going on the second row back. It was a constant water fight, with people attacking the other side of the street non stop. We felt very sorry for the performers who just got pelted from every angle, all part of the fun though. There was also alot of spray foam for sale which was a favourite with kids in front of us, who occasionally got bored and sprayed the ´blancos´. After a fair few hours of this we went for lunch where unfortunatly one of the girls, Ayla, got her purse stolen, and a guy tryed take my wallet at the same time. Probably not a bad experience as it made us a little more aware of the old pick-pockets. 
We left the carnival early, which mean´t walking for about 30 metres infront of about 500 kids, loaded with foam and water. Apat from all the water, it was a great experience of the culture with some great dances and costumes.
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A noticable difference for you now in Bolivia, hope your spanish is ok. Cathy(Val`s daughter) has taken it up and is getting on fine with it,so you`ll be able to converse with her at Rachel`s wedding.
I see Timothy`s getting his sleeves rolled up already.It looks like you`ll have loads of work to do there.
Joan and Steve, have their new foster children,don`t know how they`re getting along,but they were looking forward to their arrival on Saturday.
Take care,March already, see you soon.
Lots of love from Granny xxxx
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