Woke up before the alarm which was set for 5:50 AM. Got up while the air was crisp and cool and the sun was just beginning to brighten. Took a taxi to Iglesia La Ermita de Socorro in order to meet the family we work with for one of the girl's First Holy Communion. We sat and listened to the church mass from about 7 to 9 am and then stayed for another hour at the church for a small fiesta for the kids, which included very loud music, food, and of course a pinata! We now know, that a party is not a party in Nicaragua if there's not a pinata. After that we were invited back to the mom of the daugthers house for more loud music, salsa dancing with the kids, and a delicious lunch! We enjoyed talking to the grandpa about all sorts of things including his job, politics, animal rights and traditional games, and more. Even though it was really hard to understand him as he talks very fast and does not enunciate any of his words but they all bleed together. Therefore, we resorted to facial expressions and the good old "nod and smile" tactic.
Andris's sister Fatima and the cousins! And yes, they really did hit this pinata!
Cousin Yuel, Grandma Escarlet, Fatima, Granpa Cristobal, Andris
The grandparents gifted Matt 2 or 3 of the children if we wanted.
Andris thought it would be a good idea if I tried on her veil. I agreed.
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