First we walked around the town. We went to the market and then found out where the real action was - down by the river. Hundreds of people having a fun time. We tried to stay clear of water, spray cans of soapy liquid and boxes of dust that looked like icing sugar. We did okay until the end when we got sprayed with suds. There were cooking tents everywhere with every kind of meat and veg. The national dish here is cuy which is guinea pig roasted on a stick. There were people selling it and families doing their own barbecues all along the park. They even had a ferris wheel and other rides for the kids. It was a day to remember!
Then we headed back to Cuenca and had a late lunch at 3 p.m. The city is practically a ghost town but the people who stayed behind very much in the party mood and we kept a lookout for water balloons being hurled from roofs and balconies. I got hit in the hand and Greg got one in the leg. Lisa was carrying her umbrella so that saved her a couple of times. All in all it was a fun day.
Market in Gualaceo
Huge gathering down by the river. Hundreds of people showed up for el Carnival.
We tried to stay dry but as you can see, it wasn't easy.
Playing with her grandchild.
Dios es amor - "God is love" -- this sign was on our bus.
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