Yella and I had a relaxing day at the house. No work. Listening to music, reading and napping.
We decided to eat out at The Oasis, a gourmet restaurant in Boquete. This is an upscale place with a delightful waiter, Calixto. I have mentioned him in the past. Yella had a Pork Chop and I had Corvina. Delicious and $20 including a healthy tip.
As I was leaving, I crossed the Feria bridge back into town. (Actually, this is the only bridge since the December flood washed out the other one) The pavilion at the bridge was blasting music. I could hear it 6 to 8 blocks away, in other words, all over town. Must be a dance tonight! Fiesta!!!
I stopped in at Romeros, the major grocery store. What a mistake.
It was packed. I had no idea that the indians shop for the week on Saturday night at 7:30 pm. The lines at the check out were long, with baskets filled to the brim. I waded into the vegetable counter...no lettuce.
Good, I scooted out of there fast. I didn't want to wait in those lines.
Next, I drove a block to the Bomberos where the city parks a garbage truck for everyones use on Sunday. It was already there. I dropped off some garbage. While I was parked, couples were walking by.
The streets were full of couples of all ages. I guess heading for the dance.
As I drove out of town, a long, steady stream of lights were coming at me. People coming into town. Must be a big dance and fiesta.
On the way to our house, well outside of town, is a basketball court. They recently built a roof over the court so they can play in all weather. This is typical here. Court, roof and no walls.
There were cars parked for a couple of blocks, a grill smoking, aromas in the air and people partying. I guess basket ball isn't the only use of the court.
Fiesta ever where tonight. I have no idea what the occasion is.
Maybe just Saturday night.
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