Time to Go Home

One of John's




[Edited on 9-18-2010 by DianaT]

First, as I mentioned in the post I did not mean to delete, the first picture was of a horse who could not complete the cabalgata---at the entrance to town, he would not settle down, and It Was Time to Go home.

Olvera Street---such great memories from when I was child---was very different then. My favorite were always the glass blowers.

I do hope you experience a cabalgata---it is just very special. I am not Catholic, but soom of these old traditions really move me, and most of them predate the church.

Some pix from this year---some that are finally processed.

Quite a sight to look out from before the entrance of town and see them arriving.



Then led to the entrance of town by a band in the back of a truck





At the entrance to town, the Statue of the Virgin joins the group to lead them into and through town.






And this is the first Fiesta in Asuncion for the new padre, Padre Humberto who used to be in La Paz. Here is saying hello to us as we met him before the quinceanera of a close friend. He is really friendly and fun to talk with. With us and a couple of other gringos at the quinceanera, he stopped in the middle of the ceremony and in English, welcomed us to the church and the celebration.



The older generation



And the younger generation




Once the procession is in town, the Statue of the Virgin gets to ride in the back of one of our two police trucks ---- and they all head to the beautiful church.



And the first order of business is to return the Statue to the Church





And then the blessing of all by the Padre





We really like Padre Humberto, but we think last year Padre Carlos was something else with the Holy Water in the plastic bottle.



And time for more to go home.



It is quite special, and great to be there to experience it.




Thanks for looking

We have several horses up here on the farm...love them to death. I am amazed to see the two horses in the back of that pick up truck! Only in Baja! Very good pictorial you gave us ...txs

I grew up up in Arcadia....so Olvera Street was a monthly thing Mom and Dad would do......picture is that GREAT joint that had a real wood burning stove to cook those taquitos.

Arcadia? Gees, we who grew up in Temple City, well we all thought you all thought you were a cut above.

OK, I ended up raising my boys in Arcadia----but it was lower Arcadia.

Thanks---glad you enjoyed the pix and really glad you shared that one of Olvera Street. ALWAYS loved going there.

Wessongroup, I think one of the reasons I enjoy this event so much is there is such an air of pride among the participants---and the photo you mentioned, is one of my favorites for that reason.

THANKS

It be strange if we knew each other

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Originally posted by DianaT Quote: Originally posted by mcfez We have several horses up here on the farm...love them to death. I am amazed to see the two horses in the back of that pick up truck! Only in Baja! Very good pictorial you gave us ...txs I grew up up in Arcadia....so Olvera Street was a monthly thing Mom and Dad would do......picture is that GREAT joint that had a real wood burning stove to cook those taquitos. Arcadia? Gees, we who grew up in Temple City, well we all thought you all thought you were a cut above. OK, I ended up raising my boys in Arcadia----but it was lower Arcadia. Thanks---glad you enjoyed the pix and really glad you shared that one of Olvera Street. ALWAYS loved going there. Wessongroup, I think one of the reasons I enjoy this event so much is there is such an air of pride among the participants---and the photo you mentioned, is one of my favorites for that reason. THANKS

Yes, and the horse isn't bad either!

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Originally posted by mcfez 2309 Sewanee lane Arcadia ... off Santa Anita Blvd and Palm Quote: Originally posted by DianaT Quote: Originally posted by mcfez We have several horses up here on the farm...love them to death. I am amazed to see the two horses in the back of that pick up truck! Only in Baja! Very good pictorial you gave us ...txs I grew up up in Arcadia....so Olvera Street was a monthly thing Mom and Dad would do......picture is that GREAT joint that had a real wood burning stove to cook those taquitos. Arcadia? Gees, we who grew up in Temple City, well we all thought you all thought you were a cut above. OK, I ended up raising my boys in Arcadia----but it was lower Arcadia. Thanks---glad you enjoyed the pix and really glad you shared that one of Olvera Street. ALWAYS loved going there. Wessongroup, I think one of the reasons I enjoy this event so much is there is such an air of pride among the participants---and the photo you mentioned, is one of my favorites for that reason. THANKS

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Originally posted by MsTerieus Quote: Originally posted by sanquintinsince73 What beauty!!! Tell us about this photo. Yes, and the horse isn't bad either!

Ayayaiii Msterious, you funny long time.

I think your post got hijacked!

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Originally posted by sanquintinsince73 Quote: Originally posted by mcfez 2309 Sewanee lane Arcadia ... off Santa Anita Blvd and Palm Quote: Originally posted by DianaT Quote: Originally posted by mcfez We have several horses up here on the farm...love them to death. I am amazed to see the two horses in the back of that pick up truck! Only in Baja! Very good pictorial you gave us ...txs I grew up up in Arcadia....so Olvera Street was a monthly thing Mom and Dad would do......picture is that GREAT joint that had a real wood burning stove to cook those taquitos. Arcadia? Gees, we who grew up in Temple City, well we all thought you all thought you were a cut above. OK, I ended up raising my boys in Arcadia----but it was lower Arcadia. Thanks---glad you enjoyed the pix and really glad you shared that one of Olvera Street. ALWAYS loved going there. Wessongroup, I think one of the reasons I enjoy this event so much is there is such an air of pride among the participants---and the photo you mentioned, is one of my favorites for that reason. THANKS Bahookas and Farrels Ice cream on Rosemead Bl.

A little earlier, before Mike Apple sold out, there was nothing as good as Mike's Hot Dog Stand on Rosemead Blvd around the corner from the Temple Theatre---Pastrami straight from New York.

[Edited on 9-21-2010 by DianaT]