Carnaval

I am sure there are going to me many posts named Carnaval in the near future. Carnaval is this weekend and exitement is in the air all around the city. Roads are already starting to be blocked off for parades and Pre-Carnaval events. At school no one can stop talking about their plans or what Comparsa they are in. Today Kirsten and I ventured to the closest market to get some stuff, and the market was crowded with booths selling a number of very brightly colored things from purple and blue wigs to tons of neon bracelets, bandanas, and especially Carnaval shirts, which are always very colorful as well as white pants and shirts. At the end of Carnaval a pair of white pants wouldn't have a speck of white in them because as well as baby oil to keep dye from sticking in your hair, every vendor was selling ink and other staining things. Also a big seller is a sort of spray foam like you would use as a bathroom cleaner although this stuff is solely used to spray at people and has no effect on clothes or skin, its just really annoying. Even at Pre-Carnaval events that take place on the main strip of restaurants called the Monsenuer, its not rare for groups of 10 or more small children to ambush people with cans of foam. Good thing the foam smells good. So we couldn't help but wander around aimlessly in the halls of the market in wonder just taking in all the colors and rarities. Also we saw a bucket of cow hearts and a tray of cow eyes before making small screams and hustling away while the locals laughed and we no doubt saying "Gringas" under their breathe.
All in all successful day having a blast at the market and then scouting for more gringos in the central plaza.
Kirsten, we are a good pair.