Later on after I had returned from this, we again headed uptown but this time to centro. My spanish teacher had mentioned that Thursday was the day that the San Fernando church was having its procession for the Virgen de Guadalupe. Virgen de Guadalupe day is December 12 th and there is a procession each day for a different church. We sat on a park bench in the 13 de Julio Plaza where we were joined by some friends. The little procession of a couple of ladies and some children arrived at the church, circled around the plaza and after a blessing from the priest entered the church. My photos turned out all blurry, so have none to upload here.
We then headed home and after getting tortas for dinner relaxed for what was left of the evening.
Young Alan came upstairs yesterday to invite us to his first communion. He told us the time, and date and rushed back downstairs. He then came running back up to tell us that he forgot to tell us the place, that done he ran back downstairs. He is quite excited about this. He has been enjoying his classes and has been showing us his workbook, so he is happy about the culmination of his studies.
So, today I will go and pay the cable bill and look around for a suitable gift for his communion. That should be interesting.
The photo is of the Palacio Municipal (city hall) with its Christmas decorations all lit up.
