Saturday, August 30, 2014

On the road again








Love this view of the harbor. It's near Danao on the way to Bogo. The water is so smooth for the ocean. I think it is because we are one of the inner Islands. So we don't get the crashing waves like we had in California.
Can you see the fisherman's pole?

Mending their fishing nets.



On the road to Bogo there are many great sights that I enjoy seeing as we drive up the mountains.

   
Just as we get ready to climb the mountain there is an area where they sell biscuits
 similar to baking powder biscuits. They bake them over an open fire


There is a area on the road to Bogo that is up in the mountains that has baskets for sale along the road side. They are rather beautiful. I think if there was a way to put them in my suitcase I would buy some as they are very inexpensive. They are getting ready for Christmas as you can see the stars they have made.


Rooster in the shade of the baskets

I really like the stars for the Christmas season which is starting now

Animal parade


Reindeer
More fiesta's are happening. For some reason I like taking pictures of all the posters for the different fiestas for the communities. Every community has their own fiesta and patron saint to celebrate.


Flags and banners  for the fiesta

For such a hot place you see a lot of people walking with their
arms draped over another s shoulder


They start young wearing T-shirts on their heads

This church is under repairs but I always enjoy seeing its green dome come into view
 above the trees as we come around a bend in the road. 


Roads are decked out in swags across the road during fiesta time.

This church is on the water right off the highway on the way to Bogo and has some very lovely stained glass.

The Catholic Catherdral in Bogo is very ornate. I like noticing the architecture of the older churches from the small village chapels to the large cathedrals.


  


This home with the chickens and cocks is across the street from the our church in Medellin
Roosters hanging out on their perches 

Mother hen and her babies on their perch

              

3 comments:

  1. I love the animal parade and those baskets look amazing. let's figure out how to get some home.

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  2. Maybe you need to buy an extra suitcase ;) I can't believe how many fiestas they have! Americans work too hard! haha!

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