Parades and demonstrations everywhere! They love parties and pomp! We just happened to run into this major festivity that took over the city streets this morning...kids were going in all directions.
This parade of little guys was a celebration of integating early childhood education into the school system. We could learn from Peru!
There were little ones in Aymara traditional costumes.....
A new job possibility for Scott and Bev in Puno!
Or...our new car?
They do love their pan!
We are not only literally catching our breath readjusting to being back at nearly 12,500 feet, we are taking a day to relax. We wandered the town in search of apartments, found a sinful pastry shop, and took in many parades of children of all ages celebrating their various education annual celebrations: anniversary of integrating early childhood education (sounds like a good progressive idea!), celebration of school sports, and an opportunity for school bands that were out in force. Parents, like parents everywhere in the world, were lining the streets of Puno waving and cheering their kids on. Tomorrow we will go to the Uros Islands and check on the status of a water purification project installed two years ago, and of course check out the big market day.
Rotary last night was an excellent connection to make, although Bev will be the first woman to participate! They have been very helpful looking for a place to live, and we were invited to attend their annual recognition of esteemed senior members of their community who have generously given years of service. It was well done, and we are learning here not to be surprised that it started an hour late.
Thank you all for your comments; we have appreciated them!
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