The Adventurous Weekend!

This weekend was definitely filled with unusual sights!

We started out our weekend by going to a Brazilian night, held at the Crown Plaza every year. The food was raved about, and the atmosphere sounded electric. We were all excited to go. After a long day in the office, we shined ourselves, and set out... We were practically the only people there. Last year, there were dancers (the ones with the skimpy outfits and HUGE head dresses), live music and fantastic food. This year... not so much. The most Brazilian thing there was probably the flags on the tables. All in all, we had good laughs together, over the cheesy band and great bread!

Saturday, Lauren and I headed to the market by my house with Carolina (the girl I live with). She ended up leading us around, somewhat on parade. This market is unlike others I had seen in the past. The vegetables and meat were sold so close together... the smell of old blood, ripening fruit and other random good swelled together in an unprecedented way! There is no way to fully explain it. All I know is after we were loaded up with random household goods, we stopped at a local vendor for some baho (basically stewed plantain, yucca (sort of like potatoes), beef and onions). Of course I responded with "que rico!" (how delicious!), but it was a little too much starch for me. And after the market, it was especially difficult.

Yesterday, we all packed into the truck for a beach adventure! The highways are pretty insane! Here, most roads are 'paved' with cement blocks (similar to a patio). This is supposed to be cheaper (though very labour intensive) and is supposed to withstand the rain better. I think not. There were monstrous potholes, and whole sections of the highway that had washed away. Yet, we sped down all the same... only to be jolted by a quick stop or turn.

On the way out of town, I noticed a herd of cows walking down the sidewalk. I guess they just wanted to be responsible about using the sidewalk. Wish I had my camera ready for that one. Next time, perhaps.

Last night, we made our way to a city close by a concert. All in the name of conservation and the environment (I'm pretty sure). The bands were incredible; I had a ton of fun. I could barely understand the words - but I knew they were good in every other sense of the word. The mix of different genres was amazing. A fusion of styles, all mixed together. Canadian artists should come down and take some notes!

I promise pictures will be posted shortly... I keep forgetting my cord to transfer them at home. We keep our computers at work, so that we don't have to worry about them on the commute. However, with so much work... I'm thinking I may start to take mine home! Oh no.