The islands have it right! They have holidays at least every other week. Yesterday was another day of celebration for Providencia. Not exactly sure what the holiday was (when asked several people couldn't tell us), but it meant another festival. This one took place in Old Town on the beach. There was a cat boat race (two boats participated - they are amazing to watch with these giant sails, human ballast (usually big, older men) and lots of bailing), a kayak race (three boats) and a May pole dance with women then men. A local "traditional" band for the may pole including a mandolin, horse jaw and washtub bass. We think the holiday may have been St. Peter and Paul Day and we believe the event was hosted by a local church. There were empanadas and snacks but no beer. We came too late for the comida corriente (the lunch special). Kids were enjoying swimming and parents sat in the shade enjoying the music (accompanied by very large speakers). It was a nice event and when we "gringos" go, everyone is very polite to us. They bring us chairs and even invited us to participate in the May pole dance. It was a fun festival.
We're getting lots of boat projects and cleaning done as we wait for Ivory Moon to get their engine part. Plus, we'll wait for the right weather window to head further south - always watching weather to avoid any of those nasty hurricane surprises. We have recovered from our walk around the island and ready to take on another hike - perhaps we'll head up "Split Hill" (also called Morgan's Butt) in a few days. We've had some squalls come through overnight and collected some rain for laundry water.
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