My host family is all dressed up and excited! It is so cute. My host siblings will all participate in some fashion, my host dad will dance in the parade, and my host mother will simply clap and support. They have been working for months on the costumes! That is partially why they look so fantastic.
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Adorned with petals and carried through the streets by men in suits, Carmen surveys her town.
(Photo credits by PintsizedPioneer) |
If you are in Qosqo in mid-July (15th-19th) come! Not too many tourists come to the full event or at all. Be those guys that come and see Peruvian culture alive (and a little tipsy)!
Pisaq is in full swing. I can't believe this tiny, quiet town is basically raving. It is just such a drastic juxtaposition from, like, Monday when I was just typing outside the bar listening to Shakira peacefully. I am glad I am leaving on this note. Pisaq is giving us volunteers a wonderful farewell party! That is egotistical. This is really for Carmen whose magic powers protect the town. I must say, she looks good for being a century or something old saint. I cannot believe I have to go next Monday (21st). Pisaq - thank you for all the fun!